A Mix
The structure in the brain experiences the most snaptic exuberance during adolescence.
frontal lobe
It involves thinking about "big picture" ideas, spotting patterns, interpreting metaphors, and using symbolic reasoning
Abstract thinking
Teens who work should limit the amount of hours per week to ___.
10
The neurological process has been in play throughout our development but we get another boosts during adolescence. This process support the speed and efficiency of our neural networks.
myelination
A new more complex use of language that we see emerge in adolescence. "What we say isn't what we mean."
sarcasm
Name the 4 types of self concepts discussed in your text where we commonly vacillate during the teen years.
feared, possible, ideal and real
The last part of the brain to stop growing is the growth stops around the mid 20's.
cerebellum
Speed and working memory increases result in what we call _____.
automaticity
Crossing gender boundaries to a degree that falls outside of conventional norms are referred to as ____ ______.
gender noncomforming
Following overproduction of neural networks another process occurs to promotes cognitive thinking. This process is called _____.
pruning
Eastern schools focus on rote learning whereas western schools focus on critically thinking and _____.
creativity
Onset of eating disorders often occur during late adolescence. The 2 types that have received the most attention in terms of research and treatment methods are ____ and ____.
anorexia, bulimia
Although the data doesn't totally support this concept the idea that brain development lags in the frontal lobe play a factor in why we see an increase in delinquency during late adolescence. 3 words
Maturational Gap Model
European primary schools last until 15 years. Then students are expected to chose between _____, _____, and _____ tracts.
vocational, profession, and college preparation
These children are particularly vulnerable to drugs, infectious diseases, substance abuse and prostitution. 2 words
Street Children