Social Development
The group of people whose opinions often matter most to teens.
Peers
Teens often experience these frequent changes in feelings.
Mood Swings
Teens should get this many hours of sleep per night.
8-10 hours
What is the rapid growth period during adolescence called?
Growth spurt
The ability to think about abstract ideas increases during this stage.
Formal Operational Stage
The process of figuring out personal beliefs, values, and who you are.
Identity Formation
The ability to manage strong emotions improves with this skill.
Emotional Regulation
The part of the brain responsible for reward-seeking is highly active in teens.
Limbic System
These chemicals are responsible for mood swings and body changes in teens.
Hormones
When teens believe they are unique and no one else can truly understand their experiences.
Personal Fable
Strong emotional bonds formed with friends during adolescence are called this.
Close friendships or peer attachments
Teens often feel self-conscious because of this mental concept.
Self-image or body image
This word describes activities like sports, clubs, music, or hobbies that benefit teen development.
Extracurriculars
The part of the brain responsible for decision-making and impulse control that is still developing in teens.
Prefrontal Cortex
When teens think everyone is watching and judging them.
Imaginary Audience
According to Erickson, the major teen development conflict is _____ vs. Role Confusion.
Identity
Empathy
Teens sometimes take risks because this part of the brain develops faster that their judgment.
Amygdala
This is the term for when teens become capable of reproduction.
Puberty
The ability to think hypothetically and plan ahead improves during this age range.
Adolescence (Ages 13-18)
When teens change behavior to fit in with a group is called this.
Peer Pressure
Stress from school, friends, and responsibilities can lead to this if not managed well.
Burnout or anxiety
Using good decision-making to avoid harmful behaviors is known as this.
Decision-making
The sleep hormone that shifts to a later release during adolescence, making teens stay up later.
Melatonin
The name for the process where unused brain connections are eliminated during teen years.
Synaptic Pruning