lesson 2 Flashcards
puberty, biological foundations and health
puberty
when your body undergoes a biological revolution that changes adolescents anatomy, psychology, and physical appearance
hormones are released by..
hypothalamus
hormones cause…
changes in the body in different ways
menarche
when you start your period
why is early puberty challenging?
- adolescents who look older will be treated differently to their age
- discrepancy between the physical and emotional maturity could lead to more stress
-there is an increase in negative affectivity and underdeveloped decision-making skills can cause an increase in conflict and social difficulties
coping or defense mechanisms
automatic psychological processes that mediates individuals reactions to emotional conflicts and to internal and external stressors
- biological events can become stressor
positive coping strategies
-problem solving
-cognitive restructuring
-physical activity
-humor
-seeking social support
-use of religion
negative coping strategies
-self critcism
-social withdrawal
-alcohol or drug use
coping strategies and how they lead to negative effects
-emotion-focused coping (self-blame)
-avoidant coping (behavioral disengagement, denial)
-drugs/alcohol
-losing hope
could lead to depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts/attempts
coping strategies and how they lead to positive effects
-problem focused coping
-specific problem focused strategies like active coping, help seeking, and planning
negatively associated with depression and hopelessness
the role of society/culture + importance of age rituals
- making sense of physical and psychological changes in a culturally and socially shared way
-containing feelings and emotions, especially negative ones
-being in the mind of the members of the group we belong to
-give a name to something happening to you
