Adolescent Development Flashcards
Grade 6 · Health · Flashcards
Review the key terms and concepts related to the physical, emotional, and social changes of adolescence.
Flashcards
- Adolescence
- The developmental stage between childhood and adulthood (ages ~10–19) characterized by major physical, emotional, and social changes.
- Puberty
- The biologically driven process, triggered by hormones, during which the body develops adult physical characteristics.
- Hormones
- Chemical messengers released by glands that regulate growth, mood, metabolism, and sexual development.
- Prefrontal Cortex
- The brain region responsible for decision-making, impulse control, and planning; not fully developed until the mid-20s.
- Growth Spurt
- A period of rapid increase in height and body size that typically occurs during puberty.
- Emotional Intelligence
- The ability to recognize, understand, express, and manage emotions in yourself and others.
- Identity Development
- The adolescent process of discovering who you are, what you value, and how you fit into the world.
- Mood Swings
- Frequent shifts in emotional state during adolescence linked to hormonal and neurological changes.
- Pituitary Gland
- A small gland at the base of the brain that releases hormones signaling the body to begin puberty.
- Peer Relationships
- Friendships and social bonds that become increasingly central to identity and well-being during adolescence.
- Self-image
- How you perceive your own appearance, abilities, and character; often fluctuates during adolescence.
- Brain Development
- The ongoing maturation of the brain during adolescence, particularly in areas controlling reasoning, emotion, and decision-making.
- Well-being
- A state of being physically healthy, emotionally balanced, and socially connected; supported by good sleep, nutrition, and exercise.
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