A period of rapid physical maturation involving hormonal and bodily changes, including sexual maturation.
What is puberty
100
This is closely linked to satisfaction with personal appearance in young adolescents.
What is self-esteem?
100
This is explained as who an adolescent is as an individual, whey he or she may go with his or her life, and how one fits into society.
what is personal identity?
100
This is defined as an assessment of one's competency in specific areas of endeavor.
What is self-concept?
100
Daniel Goleman proposed that this is the most important factor in obtaining success as an adult.
What is emotional intelligence?
200
This gland produces several hormones that stimulate the endocrine glands and encourage the physical changes associated with puberty.
What is the pituitary gland?
200
Because it is so obvious how advanced an individual is in his or her physical development, this facet of development impacts young adolescents immensely- as they dislike being different from peers.
What is timing?
200
The stage of identity formation characterized by a lack of exploration or commitment to any specific identity.
What is Identity diffusion?
200
Studies have found that young adolescents place the highest value on this domain.
What is physical appearance?
200
These are the four elements of emotional intelligence.
What are perception, facilitation of thought, understanding, and management?
300
The lack of this benefit is thought to induce early onset of puberty.
What is proper nutrition?
300
Studies conducted by Ge, Conger, and Elder show that this group of adolescents are more vulnerable to serious health problems and risky behaviors due to early onset puberty.
Who are girls?
300
The stage of identity formation characterized by the acceptance of an identity imposed by others without extensive exploration of other possible alternatives.
What is Identity foreclosure?
300
This directly relates to success, achievement, and overal mental health.
What is self-esteem?
300
This trait is characterized by a sense of control and mastery.
What is confidence?
400
This can cause serious damage to developing joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones.
What is repetitive motion?
400
Providing opportunities to allow students to identify these is helpful in promoting healthy body image and self-esteem.
What is positive attributes?
400
The stage of identity formation characterized by the exploration of many possible roles without any strong commitment.
What is Identity moratorium?
400
This is a condition that generally peaks during the middle school years and is difficult to remedy as a young adolescent matures.
What is "learned helplessness?"
400
This trait is characterized by the ability to moderate one's own actions in appropriate ways.
What is self-control?
500
According to Chris Stevenson, author of "Teaching Ten to Fourteen Year Olds," this group of adolescents usually have a romanticized and idealized view of relationships.
Who are adolescent girls?
500
Boys who mature early tend to be at risk for exhibiting what kind of behavior?
What is dangerous?
500
The stage of identity formation characterized by making a solid commitment to an identity after investigation and experimenting with may possibilities.
What is Identity achievement?
500
Self-esteem must be constructed by whom?
Who is the individual?
500
Evidence shows that this type of state leads to higher academic achievement.