ESSENCE - Dan Siegel

Question 1

ES

Answer 1

• Emotional Spark: enhances emotion in adolescent brain
• Downside: emotional storms, moodiness
• Upside: Powerful passion to live life fully!

Question 2

SE

Answer 2

• Social Engagement- turn more towards peers than parents
• Downside: falling prey to peer pressure
• Upside: Central importance of supportive relationships which are key factor for physical/mental health, longevity, happiness

Question 3

N

Answer 3

• Novelty-Seeking: emerges from shifts in dopamine system
• Downside: Risk-taking behavior, injury
• Upside: Courage to leave familiar to explore

Question 4

CE

Answer 4

• Creative Exploration: push against status quo, imagine how things could be
• Downside: Not conforming can be disorienting and stressful
• Upside: Passion for Discovery! Art, Science, Music, Technology