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.
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