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Hormonal Changes
That "Awkward" Stage
Am I Good Enough?
(Self Esteem)
Emotional Traits
How to Deal
100
This bodily system becomes fully engaged and active during puberty.
What is the endocrine system?
100
An increase in genital size, appearance of pubic hair, and minor voice change.
What are the first 3 physical changes a young adolescent male experiences?
100
An occurrence when you believe everyone's attention is centered on you.
What is an imaginary audience?
100
Sense of crisis.
What is an emotional eruption when things don't go their way?
100
The #1 thing you can do when a young adult has a concern or complaint.
What is listen?
200
The master gland that controls all other endocrine organs.
What is the pituitary gland?
200
First menstruation.
What is the last physical change a young adolescent female may experience?
200
A lack of exploration or commitment to any specific identity.
What is identity diffusion?
200
When young adolescents cannot control their thoughts and actions.
What is controlling impulses?
200
Using this method in stead of trivializing young teens when they present a concern to you - no matter how silly it may seem.
What is empathy?
300
This gland is in charge of producing hormones responsible for physical growth.
What is the thyroid gland?
300
Two to four inches and eight to ten pounds.
What are the number of inches and pounds an average young adolescent grows during middle school years?
300
It is generalized that this is produced through social acceptance and the quality of interpersonal relationships established.
What is FEMALE self-concept?
300
Because of a need to contemplate their development, many young adolescents have this need for being alone.
What is a need for privacy?
300
Being an example of a self-confident and well-adjusted adult.
What is being a role model?
400
Glands that sit atop the kidney and are responsible for huge adrenaline surges in young adults.
What are the adrenal glands?
400
A preoccupation with appearance which can cause changes in peer selection, social image, and romantic appeal.
What is body image?
400
Areas of participation, school completion, social status, and behavior.
What are 4 endeavors are closely associated with the self-esteem of young adults?
400
A way in which young adolescents use jokes to deflect attention away from themselves so other will not notice their perceived inadequacies.
What is using a "sense of humor"?
400
Given to young adults who deserve legitimate praise and is appropriate given the behavior.
What is reinforcement?
500
When stimulated by the pituitary, these create the sexual traits of the maturing male and female.
What are the gonads?
500
Parents.
Who is the best source of information to find out how a child will respond to sensitive, but educational information.
500
Physical appearance.
What is the #1 domain young adolescents feel holds the most value?
500
Usually peaks when a young adolescent has few coping skills to deal with adversity.
What is stress?
500
Someone who can be a mature and caring adult in an adolescent's life, who can give them support, but space when needed.
Who is YOU and ME?