Which system becomes fully engaged and active at the onset of puberty?
What is endocrine system
100
One in five young adolescents typically skips _______, arguably the most important meal of the day.
What is breakfast
100
Being informed is the best way to reduce anxiety before an adolescent goes through _______.
What is puberty
100
The belief that everyone's attention is centered on young adolescents when they are in the presence of others.
What is imaginary audience
100
Stage of development that is marked by exploration and experimentation as the young teen tries out numerous roles and experiences attempting to discover his true nature.
What is identity versus identity
200
This produces sperm and testosterone in the male body.
What is testes
200
Poor eating habits and lack of nutrition will have a directly effect ______ in adulthood.
What is obesity
200
Generally, who is the best source of information adolescents can seek on puberty?
What is parents
200
An artificially elevated sense of uniqueness
What is personal fable
200
Middle school students learn best in the an environment where these two needs are addressed.
What is social and emotional
300
The thyroid gland is located in what part of the body?
What is the throat
300
These glands become more active in adolescents than younger children
What is sweat
300
We need to respect adolescents modesty and need for _____.
What is privacy
300
Adolescents struggle between establishing adult independence while secretly desiring adult protection and ______.
What is security
300
Participation, school completion, social status and behavior are all closely associated with what of young adolescents?
What is self-esteem
400
The majority of the body's skeletal and muscular development occurs during _______.
What is adolescence
400
Young adolescents are very aware of their ______, which is why they constantly feel the need to inspect themselves in front of a mirror.
What is appearance
400
Physical appearance is linked to ______.
What is self perception
400
In dealing with adolescents and decision making, this is the best teacher
What is experience
400
Beane and Lipka observed that self-esteem seeks ____ even if it is negative.
What is stability
500
During this process of fusing the vertebra, adolescents may struggle to sit in one position for a long period of time.
What is ossification
500
Young adolescents should not be made to feel _____ about sexual feelings, but cautioned the consequences.
What is guilty
500
Due to high energy and hormonal fluctuations, adolescents need to do this frequently
What is move
500
These two things are enhanced by living with poor choices.
What is maturity and wisdom
500
Moodiness, sense of crisis, fickleness, stress, sense of humor are all examples of these kinds of traits in young adolescents