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Adolescent Identity
Self-Esteem and Self-Concept
Emotional Traits and responses
100
This system engages during puberty
endocrine system
100
Adolescents require more of these than they will at any time in their lives
Calories
100
What amusement park ride can be used as a metaphor to describe moods of adolescents?
A rollercoaster
100
The idea of one's worth
Self-Esteem
100
Goleman's theory is that this type of intelligence affect's a student's achievement perhaps more than intellectual ability.
Emotional intelligence
200
These four glands increase in activity during puberty
Pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal gland and the gonads
200
An awareness of this becomes acutely developed during puberty
physical appearance
200

According to the author, what is the most pervasive trait of 10-15 year olds? 

Egocentrism?
200
An idea of one's success in certain areas
Self-concept
200
These seven traits are linked to Emotional Intelligence.
Confidence, curiosity, intentionality, self-control, relatedness, communication and cooperation
300
One issue associated with adolescent growth may cause poor handwriting and clumsiness
decreased fine motor skills
300
The timing of puberty can impact this in both girls and boys
Self-confidence
300
What is the best teacher for adolescents?
Experience
300

Four areas positively associated with self-esteem

Participation, School completion, social status and behavior

300
When adolescents are corrected they often feel that they are being...
Yelled at!
400
The average adolescent grows in height and weight this amount during their middle school years
2-4 inches and 8-10lbs
400
Teachers can provide for students' changing physical needs by providing two things
Movement and alternative seating
400
According to Erickson, the fifth stage of identity development is, identity versus identity. What characterizes this stage?
Exploration and experimentation
400
This plays a big-role in a student's success, achievement and mental wellness.  
Self-Esteem 
400
Even though adolescents may be moody and may react disproportionately to the seriousness of an event, it is important for adults to... 
Take their concerns seriously
500
These three factors influence the age of onset of puberty
Heredity, race and nutrition
500

Young adolescents most important need in terms of puberty and development

Information
500
Which of the identity stages described by Marcia are a good fit for adolescents?
Identity moratorium
500
How can teachers and parents help middle level students?
Set them up for success!
500
An adult looking to find empathy for the adolescent struggle can...
think back on what it was like for them at that age