Changes
Relationships and coping skills
Brain Info
Addiction
Random
100
Everyone develops at the same rate (T/F)
False. Adolescents develop at different rates as it depends on genetics and other factors.
100
What is a coping skill?
A skill used to process or handle unpleasant or unwanted emotions, ie to calm down when feeling frustrated
100
What is a short-term effect of drinking or substance use on an adolescent’s brain that impacts school?
Impaired learning and memory. So a teen might forget what they learned.
100
What has the most alcohol between a shot of liquor and a 12 oz. can of beer?
Both contain a half ounce of pure alcohol
100
Name three supports that adolescents can reach out to.
Teacher, coach, counselor, parent, sibling, etc.
200
Explain how social media trends impact teens?
This could pressure teens to not be their authentic selves to follow the trends, sometimes this can lead to teens trying substances or engaging in risky behaviors they otherwise would not have.
200
Name 3 signs of stress
Rapid heart rate, sweating, moodiness, headache, stomach ache, jaw pain, etc
200
Adolescents need the same amount of sleep as adults. (T/F)
False. Adults need about 7-8 hours while teens require 9 hours of sleep.
200
Are prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs (Advil) safer than illegal drugs (cocaine)?
No. All substances have chemicals that affect the body and if used in a way not prescribed can be just as dangerous as illegal drugs.
200
Name 3 warning signs of an unhealthy relationship
Ex. Controlling, lying, manipulating, abuse, gaslighting, etc
300
Name three difficult changes that occur while in High School.
More responsibilities, challenging homework, peer conflict, social pressures,planning for future, relationships, etc
300
Explain the difference between chronic and acute stress
Chronic stress has no recovery period and lasts for longer than acute stress that is short term and there is a clear end point
300
What is one effect of substances on the brain that impacts physical activity?
Coordination, balance, and memory.
300
Name 3 ways vaping companies target youth
Bright colors, flavoring, misleading ads, social media, influencers,etc
300
Substances impact the hippocampus which controls memory. How could this be an issue for a teen?
The teen could struggle to remember what they learn in school, plans, conversations, etc. Can permanently lower IQ.
400
How does decision-making change over time?
As you get older, your decision-making becomes more complex. Due in part to your brain's frontal lobe being fully developed, which controls decision making and complex ideas.
400
Name 8 qualities of a healthy relationship
Trust, caring, support, honesty, respect, communication, love, ability to work collaboratively, compromise, etc
400
Do substances affect all people the same? Why or why not
No! Substances affect everyone differently, based on prior experiences, brain chemistry, and family history. For example, one person may get addicted after their first drink of alcohol, while someone else may not get addicted after many more drinks.
400
Can someone get physically addicted to marijuana?
Yes. People who stop smoking experience physical withdrawal and psychological symptoms (irritability).
400
Substances can impact the cerebral cortex which controls emotions. How would this impact a teen?
The teen would struggle to control their emotions and become angry or sad unexpectedly. Could negatively impact friendships.
500
Often with increased freedom comes an increase in access to social media. What are three ways social media impacts teens?
It could influence them to buy items or to partake in trends. Cyberbullying could occur. It can set unrealistic expectations and decrease self-esteem.
500
Explain what "Good Stress" is and how it relates to performance
Good stress is an optimum level of excitement or cortisol. Good stress is associated with peak performance, too much stress or too little stress and performance decreases
500
Name one of the three areas of the brain that substances affect.
Brain _ _ _ _ , L _ _ b _ _ System
Cer_ _ _ al Cortex
Brain Stem - controls vital functions (breathing)
Limbic System - controls emotional responses (pleasure)
Cerebral Cortex - senses, prefrontal cortex (thinking center)
500
Name 3 stages on the path of addiction
Non user, experimentation, occasional user, regular user, substance use disorder
500
Why are drugs more addictive than natural rewards (i.e, food)?
Some substances release 2 to 10 times the amount of dopamine that natural rewards release.