Chapter 1
Growing and Changing
Objectives
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Describe the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and moral development that
occurs during adolescence.
Compare self-concept and self-esteem.
Relate heredity and environment to personality development.
Plan strategies to reach you potential and make the make the most of your
resources.
Explain why goals are important.
Vocabulary
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Adolescence
Puberty
Hormones
Personality
Heredity
Environment
Potential
Priorities
Resource
Goal
Understanding Changes in Your Life
At the beginning of this school year did you notice that some of your classmates had
grown taller over the summer, while others looked the same? You may be aware of
some changes in yourself as well. Adolescence, the stage of growth between
childhood and adulthood, is a time of amazing changes. During adolescence, you’ll
change more in a shorter time frame than you ever will.
Physical Changes: ______________________________________________________
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Social and Emotional Changes: ____________________________________________
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Intellectual Changes: ____________________________________________________
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Moral Development: _____________________________________________________
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