Flashcards: Adolescent Development and Wellbeing — 16 cards

Storm-and-Stress period — definition?

A turbulent developmental phase with mood swings.

Generation gap — role?

Creates misunderstandings between adults and adolescents.

Confirmation bias — effect?

Adults notice only negative adolescent behaviors.

Adolescence — key features?

Biological changes, new experiences, evolving social tasks.

Puberty — process?

Brain neuroendocrine trigger of physical and hormonal changes.

Hormonal influences — during puberty?

Testosterone in males, estradiol in females.

Puberty timing — variation?

Boys: 10-13.5 years; girls: 9-15 years.

Adolescent brain — development sequence?

Limbic system matures before prefrontal cortex.

Limbic system — role?

Regulates emotions and sensation-seeking.

Prefrontal cortex — function?

Responsible for self-control and reasoning.

Adolescent sexuality — development?

Managing feelings, developing intimacy, regulating behavior.

STIs in adolescents — prevalence?

50% of new US cases occur in 15–24-year-olds.

Health issues — common in adolescence?

Substance use, eating disorders, poor nutrition, sleep problems.

Piaget’s formal operational stage — age?

Begins around age 11, enabling abstract thinking.

Egocentrism — component?

Includes personal fable and imaginary audience.

Decision making — during adolescence?

Improves with age but influenced by emotions and social context.