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Hormonal Change/Puberty
Psychological Implications of Puberty
Emotional Traits
Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Traits
Self-esteem and Self-concept
100
This gland produces hormones that are secreted into the bloodstream.
What is the pituitary gland?
100
These types of boys tend to be at greater risk for early tobacco, alcohol, and drug use.
What are early-maturing boys?
100
This is a word that describes the act of taking up a new venture and then quickly losing interest.
What is fickleness?
100
This is a sense of inner control.
What is self-control?
100
This is a healthy activity as long as adolescents are not labeled as "winners" or "losers."
What is competition?
200
This is another term for male gonads which produce sperm.
What are testes?
200
These are some of the behaviors demonstrated by early-maturing girls.
What are smoking, drinking, depression, eating disorders, earlier dating, and sexual experiences?
200
This describes acting upon your thoughts without thinking through the consequences.
What is being impulsive?
200
This is the ability to verbally converse regarding ideas and feelings.
What is communicate?
200
Conrad Toepfer uses a baseball analogy, "pitch it where they can hit it" to describe this.
What is the idea that every child should be provided with tasks that they can accomplish and feel successful about completing.
300
This is another term for female gonads which produce egg cells.
What are ovaries?
300
This is considered an "awkward stage."
What is early adolescence?
300
This seems to peak during adolescence due to lack of coping skills.
What is stress?
300
This is a sense of control and mastery.
What is confidence?
300
Teachers should help students recognize these two traits.
What are personal talents and abilities?
400
Puberty usually happens within this age range.
What is the range between 9 and 16?
400
This is one way to ensure adolescents get correct information regarding puberty.
What are parent-child discussions and/or public education?
400
This refers to the display of emotional extremes, highs and lows, over a short time span.
What is moodiness?
400
This is the ability to balance self needs and the needs of others.
What is cooperation?
400
Complimenting students on mediocre performance to motivate them can prove to be this.
What is counterproductive?
500
Heredity, race, and environmental influences are factors that can influence this.
What is the onset of puberty?
500
This is often a basis for peer selection and social image.
What is physical appearance?
500
Good natured put-downs among friends can be acceptable if the individuals have this character trait.
What is sense of humor?
500
This is the desire to learn things.
What is curiosity?
500
Teachers should stress that it is better to focus on doing your best rather than this.
What is strive for perfection?