Social-Emotional Development
What is a major social shift that occurs during adolescence?
What is a major social shift that occurs during adolescence?Increased reliance on peers for emotional support.
What is self-concept?
This shapes how teens view themselves and their place in the world.
What major physical change occurs during adolescence?
Puberty
What is the spotlight phenomenon, and how does it affect teenagers?
When teens believe that others are constantly watching and judging them, leading to heightened self-consciousness.
Why do scare tactics and abstinence-only campaigns often fail with adolescents?
Adolescents are naturally inclined to experiment and respond better to engaging critical-thinking strategies instead of this.
How do teens' relationships with parents typically change?
They seek more independence but still need parental guidance.
What is self-esteem?
This is important in teen identity formation.
What themes are highlighted in supporting adolescent physical development?
Nutrition, sleep, and exercise.
Is all risk taking behavior bad? Why
No some risks are good, applying for a job, joining a sports team, etc.
What is an effective way for adults to help teens develop decision-making skills?
Encouraging role-playing, problem-solving exercises, and discussing real-life scenarios.
What is one reason adolescents may experience heightened emotions?
Brain areas regulating emotion develop earlier than areas responsible for impulse control.
What is support self-concept and self-esteem?
Adults need to support teens in identity formation by _____.
What is one reason teens may experience awkwardness in their movements?
Rapid growth can lead to temporary clumsiness.
What is abstract thinking?This cognitive ability improves in teens, allowing for better problem-solving.
This cognitive ability improves in teens, allowing for better problem-solving.
What is peer pressure?
When teens are with friends, they are more likely to engage in risky behaviors due to increased activation in the brain’s reward system.
Name a factor that influences adolescent social skills.
Peer relationships, family interactions, and social experiences.
Teens experiment with different identities in order to ______
Explore who they are and developing a sense of self
Their brains and bodies are still developing, and sleep helps with growth and learning.
Why do teens need more sleep than adults?
How does cognitive development impact moral decision-making in teens?
They begin to consider ethics, fairness, and the impact of their choices on others.
What role do emotions play in adolescent decision-making?
Feelings like anger, fear, or excitement can cloud judgment, making it important for teens to "sleep on" big decisions.
What is one-way adults can support healthy social-emotional development in teens?
Encouraging open communication and modeling emotional regulation.
How can positive role models influence identity development?
Provide guidance, inspiration, and a sense of belonging.
Why do adolescents often experience changes in sleep patterns?
Biological changes shift their internal clocks, making them naturally stay up later and struggle with early wake times.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This area of the brain is still developing, causing teens to struggle with impulse control and long-term planning.
How can open-ended questions help adolescents with decision-making?
They invite thought and debate, helping teens consider the consequences of different choices instead of simply saying yes or no.