A small organ about the size of a garden pea situated at the base of the brain
What is the pituitary gland
100
The belief that everyone's attention is centered on young adolescents when they are in the presence of others
What is the imaginary audience
100
These two researchers are most associated with explaining how personal identity is developed
Who are Erickson and Marcia
100
When young adolescents display extremes of emotional highs and lows over a relatively short timespan
What is moodiness
100
Even though the issue may seem frivolous to an adult it is always important to do this
What is taking concerns seriously
200
During this process of fusing of the vertebrae, the tailbone may become tender or sore.
What is ossification
200
An artificially elevated sense of uniqueness
What is the personal fable
200
A lack of exploration or commitment to any specific identity
What is identity diffusion
200
When routine events occur that are not to the liking of adolescents, this emotional trait is seen by adults as totally disproportionate to the event
What is sense of crisis
200
Being able to act and demonstrate what a self-confident and well-adjusted adult looks and acts like.
What is being a good role model
300
As adolescents reach puberty, more care needs to be exercised about cleanliness
What is puberty
300
This is something that plays a major role in the well-being of individuals and directly relates to their success, achievement, and overall mental health.
What is self-esteem
300
The acceptance of an identity imposed by others without extensive exploration of other possible alternatives
What is identity foreclosure
300
A frequent shift in affiliations with friends and romantic interests is an example of this
What is fickleness
300
Reflecting on one's own triumphs and tragedies of young adolescence
What is remembering what it was like
400
Avoiding comparisons with peers and siblings is an example of this
What are implications for parents and teachers
400
A phrase to be avoided if there is ever a shortcoming at the hands of an adolescent
What is "I told you so"
400
The exploration of many possible roles without any strong commitment to any of them
What is identity moratorium
400
Sarcasm and comments designed to deflect attention away from themselves so others will not notice perceived inadequacies is an example of this emotional trait
What is sense of humor
400
Witnessing a certain kind of immature or irresponsible behavior but keeping in mind it is normal for their age.
What is understanding and accepting normal behavior
500
An intense period of rapid growth during p
What is a growth spurt
500
One of two tests that attempt to measure four elements of emotional intelligence
What is the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT) or the Multifactor Emotional Intelligence Scale (MEIS)
500
Making a solid commitment to an identity after investigating and experimenting with many possibilities
What is identity achievement
500
This emotional trait is exacerbated by the loss of control over one's environment, difficulties in finding status in peer relationships, and living in an unstable family
What is stress
500
Singling out a student in front of a class, even for good work might potentially put students at odds with their peer group and would not be a good example of this
What is providing legitimate praise and appropriate reinforcement