Puberty happens during a time when adolescents are also predisposed to be self-conscious and highly attuned to other peoples interest in them. What challenges does this combination suggest?

Puberty happens during a time when adolescents are also predisposed to be self-conscious and highly attuned to other peoples interest in them. What challenges does this combination suggest?

What do you think are some possible causes of the secular trend described in chapter 11?

What are some of the advantages of maturing early for girls and boys? What are the possible disadvantages? Have you seen evidence of this in your own life?

How does the media impact body image? Have you seen any attempts by the media to improve adolescents body image? What blogs or websites have you found that contribute to positive body image for adolescents?

What are some of the major changes taking place in the brain during adolescence? What impact does this have on adolescent behavior?

Source:

Woolfolk, Anita & Perry, Nancy E. (2015). Child and Adolescent Development.
Boston: Pearson. ISBN: 978-0-13-343979-3

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