2-5 Flashcards
Growth spurts
Rapid increases in height and weight
Puberty
Physical transformation from a child to an adult capable of reproduction
Asynchrony
Look and feel uncoordinated because of rapid changes in their body proportions
Egocentrism
Self focus
Metacognition
Think critically about a persons own thinking
Neural connections
Links between brain cells can be strengthened through activities that repeatedly stimulate the brain.
Multitasking
Trying to do many things at the same time.
Autonomy
Independence that includes personal responsibility an decision making.
Resilience
Being able to bounce back after a defeat or setback.
Invincibility
Feeling incapable of being defeated or having anything bad happen.