Social-Emotional Development
Increased reliance on peers for emotional support.
What is a major social shift that occurs during adolescence?
This shapes how teens view themselves and their place in the world.
What is self-concept?
Puberty.
What major physical change occurs during adolescence?
When teens believe that others are constantly watching and judging them, leading to heightened self-consciousness.
What is the spotlight phenomenon, and how does it affect teenagers?
Adolescents are naturally inclined to experiment and respond better to engaging critical-thinking strategies instead of this.
Why do scare tactics and abstinence-only campaigns often fail with adolescents?
They seek more independence but still need parental guidance.
How do teens' relationships with parents typically change?
This is important in teen identity formation.
What is self-esteem?
Nutrition, sleep, and exercise.
What themes are highlighted in supporting adolescent physical development?
Brain and cognitive development during adolescence are linked to increased _______ behavior.
What is risk-taking behavior?
Encouraging role-playing, problem-solving exercises, and discussing real-life scenarios.
What is an effective way for adults to help teens develop decision-making skills?
Brain areas regulating emotion develop earlier than areas responsible for impulse control.
What is one reason adolescents may experience heightened emotions?
Adults need to support teens in identity formation by _____.
What is support self-concept and self-esteem?
Rapid growth can lead to temporary clumsiness.
What is one reason teens may experience awkwardness in their movements?
This cognitive ability improves in teens, allowing for better problem-solving.
What is abstract thinking?
When teens are with friends, they are more likely to engage in risky behaviors due to increased activation in the brain’s reward system.
What is peer pressure?
Peer relationships, family interactions, and social experiences.
Name a factor that influences adolescent social skills.
Teens experiment with different identities in order to ______
What is exploring who they are and developing a sense of self?
Their brains and bodies are still developing, and sleep helps with growth and learning.
Why do teens need more sleep than adults?
They begin to consider ethics, fairness, and the impact of their choices on others.
How does cognitive development impact moral decision-making in teens?
Feelings like anger, fear, or excitement can cloud judgment, making it important for teens to "sleep on" big decisions.
What role do emotions play in adolescent decision-making?
Encouraging open communication and modeling emotional regulation.
What is one-way adults can support healthy social-emotional development in teens?
Provide guidance, inspiration, and a sense of belonging.
How can positive role models influence identity development?
Biological changes shift their internal clocks, making them naturally stay up later and struggle with early wake times.
Why do adolescents often experience changes in sleep patterns?
This area of the brain is still developing, causing teens to struggle with impulse control and long-term planning.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
They invite thought and debate, helping teens consider the consequences of different choices instead of simply saying yes or no.
How can open-ended questions help adolescents with decision-making?