How Do These Changes Affect Teens?

Physical Development

What Is It?

During the teen years, adolescents experience changes in their physical development at a rate of speed unparalleled since infancy. Physical development includes:

Rapid gains in height and weight. During a one-year growth spurt, boys and girls can gain an average of 4.1 inches and 3.5 inches in height respectively. This spurt typically occurs two years earlier for girls than for boys. Weight gain results from increased muscle development in boys and body fat in girls. 
Development of secondary sex characteristics. During puberty, changing hormonal levels play a role in activating the development of secondary sex characteristics. These include: (1) growth of pubic hair; (2) menarche (first menstrual period for girls) or penis growth (for boys); (3) voice changes (for boys); (4) growth of underarm hair; (5) facial hair growth (for boys); and (6) increased production of oil, increased sweat gland activity, and the beginning of acne.
Continued brain development. Recent research suggests that teens’ brains are not completely developed until late in adolescence. Specifically, studies suggest that the connections between neurons affecting emotional, physical and mental abilities are incomplete. This could explain why some teens seem to be inconsistent in controlling their emotions, impulses, and judgments.

How Do These Changes Affect Teens?

Teens frequently sleep longer. Research suggests that teens actually need more sleep to allow their bodies to conduct the internal work required for such rapid growth. On average, teens need about 9 1/2 hours of sleep a night. 
Teens may be more clumsy because of growth spurts. If it seems to you that teens’ bodies are all arms and legs then your perception is correct. During this phase of development, body parts don’t all grow at the same rate. This can lead to clumsiness as the teen tries to cope with limbs that seem to have grown overnight. Teens can appear gangly and uncoordinated. (just think about a puppy with big feet and legs but no developed balance yet!) 
Teenage girls may become overly sensitive about their weight. This concern arises because of the rapid weight gain associated with puberty. Sixty percent of adolescent girls report that they are trying to lose weight. A small percentage of adolescent girls (1-3%) become so obsessed with their weight that they develop severe eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia. Anorexia nervosa refers to starvation; bulimia refers to binge eating and vomiting.
Teens may be concerned because they are not physically developing at the same rate as their peers. Teens may be more developed than their peers (“early-maturers”) or less developed than their peers (“late-maturers”). Being out of developmental “step” with peers is a concern to adolescents because most just want to fit in. Early maturation affects boys and girls differently. Research suggests that early maturing boys tend to be more popular with peers and hold more leadership positions. Adults often assume that early maturing boys are cognitively mature as well. This assumption can lead to false expectations about a young person’s ability to take on increased responsibility. Because of their physical appearance, early maturing girls are more likely to experience pressure to become involved in dating relationships with older boys before they are emotionally ready. Early maturing girls tend to suffer more from depression, eating disorders, and anxiety.
Teens may feel awkward about demonstrating affection to the opposite sex parent. As they develop physically, teens are beginning to rethink their interactions with the opposite sex. An adolescent girl who used to hug and kiss her dad when he returned home from work may now shy away. A boy who used to kiss his mother good night may now wave to her on his way up the stairs.
At this stage, adolescents are trying to figure out their sexual values. Teens often equate intimacy with sex. Rather than exploring a deep emotional attachment first, teens tend to assume that if they engage in the physical act, the emotional attachment will follow. Questions arise about how to abstain without becoming embarrassed or about how they will know when the time is right. You may also have specific questions about methods of birth control and protection from sexually transmitted diseases. One thing to remember – ALWAYS ASK QUESTIONS!!
Check out this site about Human Sexuality for Teens


Here is some more good information on puberty and delayed puberty

 

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However, over usage of water can cause us to use it faster than it is replenished.

In this lesson you will comprehend how the consumption of everyday products affects the availability of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources for future generations and learn about environmental threats to our home.

Read the following information to help you define three different types of resources—renewable, nonrenewable, perpetual.

 1. On earth, there are only limited amounts of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and natural gas. There are also only limited amounts of minerals, such as iron, copper and bauxite. These resources either cannot be replaced by natural processes or require millions of years to replenish.

 2. Some renewable and nonrenewable resources can be recycled or reused. This process decreases the rate at which the supplies of these resources are depleted. For example, aluminum cans can be recycled and turned into “new” cans or other aluminum products many times over. Recycling reduces the need to mine bauxite, the mineral used to manufacture aluminum.

 3. Renewable natural resources include plants, animals and water when they are properly cared for. Minerals and fossil fuels such as coal and oil are examples of nonrenewable natural resources.

 4. Trees, wildlife, water and many other natural resources are replaced by natural processes. Plants and animals can also be replenished by human activities. Water is continuously cycled and reused. Sunlight, wind, geothermal heat, tides and flowing water are perpetual resources.

  Water is a resource that is typically considered renewable. However, over usage of water can cause us to use it faster than it is replenished. 

 

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Why is the Messiah Reluctant?

You must have read the book, and preferably own the book for reference. The rest of the assinment is subjective, with these two questions being the only objective questions. Looking for someone to knock out a consice response. I put 5$ but I’d negotiate. I’d say about a paragraph in length for each response. 

1. Why is the Messiah Reluctant? Be specific

2. “Argue for your limitations and you get to keep them.” What does Bach mean? Be specific.

 

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Complete a Communication Strategy Worksheet for the job applitcation letter.

Assignment is due 10:00 PM Eastern Time Mar 25 (about 26 hours from now)

Please read the attached documents to effectively write a job application cover letter.

Task: Complete a Communication Strategy Worksheet for the job applitcation letter. The Communication Strategy Worksheet and instructions on how to complete it are attached. Then write a one-page letter, using the 5-paragraph formula as demonstrated in the attached documents, applying for the selected job. The job to apply for is in the document “Jobad.docx”. My current resume to help write the cover letter is also attached. It is the file “resume_upload.docx.”

 

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How to Write a Reflection

Assignment is due Sunday Mar 24 by 10:00 PM Eastern Time (about 26 hours from now).

Task: You are to write a 350-400 word LETTER to your instructor in Letter format on your learning. What did you learn about storytelling when persuading your reader to call you for an interview? Review the attached content, make references to your readings as necessary to support your learning.

How to Write a Reflection

Writing a reflection is multifaceted. The writer needs to do so much before writing, and in the moment of the writing (and editing), the author must stay on track to his/her focus while giving plenty of detail for the reader to FEEL the message. It’s as much about thinking and thinking about thinking as it is to feeling.

Reflection is a combination of cognition, emotion, and body sensations. Here is an approach to help you reflect well. Not only will you learn the information, but the process of reflection actually boosts the brain’s ability to make decisions.

Special Note: One of your Mobius components is a self-reflection. I am expecting excellence in your thinking to your thinking and therefore your posting.

  1. Using a quiet mind and a quiet environment, be quiet and listen to your thoughts. Reflection is quiet.
  2. Step One is Critical Thinking: Ask questions like…

What did I learn that I expected? What did I learn that I didn’t expect?
How am I changed?
What will I do with this information?
How will I influence others with this information?

  1. Step Two: Examine your own thinking. How was I thinking that? What was I thinking? Why? What were my biases, assumptions, etc?
  2. Step Four (We skip gathering information.): After confidence to your learning based on the content covered, decide a writing core – a focus.
  3. Write in first person. Write with depth – no surface only comments. Write with specificity. What exactly did you learn and what will you do with that new you?

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Please adhere to this format for your reflections.

Business writing is about content AND delivery decisions. Again, make it attractive. Be sure you have at minimum of three paragraphs. A well thought out introduction, a body with content information and a conclusion. Please follow the guidelines as mentioned below.

Introduction includes: (1) purpose/thesis, (2) hook (attention getting statement which can also be the purpose/thesis statement), (3) scope (the preview of what you will talk about, and perhaps (4) why (detail the why you are writing – could link to purpose).

Body is the content. (Most students when they think of writing they focus on content. That is a part of writing, it’s not the whole event.)

 

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Explain which levels you might have engaged in more completely if your decision did not turn out as well as you would have liked.

Discussion Post

Give an example of when you made an important decision related to school, work, or a business transaction.

Refer specifically to information from the Unit 4 Reading and explain how you arrived at your decision, making sure to address the top three levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy (analysis/research, evaluation and create!).

Explain which levels you might have engaged in more completely if your decision did not turn out as well as you would have liked. If your decision turned out well, make sure to comment on which levels you used successfully.

 

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Using a quiet mind and a quiet environment, be quiet and listen to your thoughts.

Assignment is due by April 1, 3:00 PM Eastern Time (about 28 hours from now).

The purpose of the reflection for this weekis for you to report on your understanding of research report writing and the impact of audience-centered communication to your instructor.   Please review the section “How to Write a Reflection” at the bottom of this assignment before you write your reflection.

Task:  You are to write a 350-400 word LETTER to your instructor in Letter format on your learning.  What do you see is the impact of audience-centered communication? How does this concept fit with cultural communication and developing your research report?  (The research report I am writing is the cultural communication differences between 2 countries, the US and Poland.)  There is no attached documents detailing what audience centered communication is.  Please take a few minutes to Google some information.  😀

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Please adhere to this format for your reflections.

Business writing is about content AND delivery decisions.  Again, make it attractive.  Be sure you have at minimum of three paragraphs.  A well thought out introduction, a body with content information and a conclusion. Please follow the guidelines as mentioned below.

Introduction includes: (1) purpose/thesis, (2) hook (attention getting statement which can also be the purpose/thesis statement), (3) scope (the preview of what you will talk about and perhaps (4) why (detail the why you are writing – could link to purpose).

Body is the content.  (Most students when they think of writing they focus on content.  That is a part of writing, it’s not the whole event.)

Conclusion, in business, is mostly about goodwill.  Think of it as where to create the lasting impression. In this case, think about what impression you would like your instructor have about you.

How to Write a Reflection

Writing a reflection is multifaceted.  The writer needs to do so much before writing, and in the moment of the writing (and editing), the author must stay on track to his/her focus while giving plenty of detail for the reader to FEEL the message.  It’s as much about thinking and thinking about thinking as it is to feeling.

Reflection is a combination of cognition, emotion, and body sensations.  Here is an approach to help you reflect well.  Not only will you learn the information, but the process of reflection actually boosts the brain’s ability to make decisions.

Special Note:  One of your Mobius components is a self-reflection.  I am expecting excellence in your thinking to your thinking and therefore your posting.

1.  Using a quiet mind and a quiet environment, be quiet and listen to your thoughts.  Reflection is quiet.

2. Step One is Critical Thinking: Ask questions like…

  • What did I learn that I expected?  What did I learn that I didn’t expect?
  • How am I changed?
  • What will I do with this information?
  • How will I influence others with this information?

3. Step Two:  Examine your own thinking.  How was I thinking that?  What was I thinking?  Why?  What were my biases, assumptions, etc?

4.  Step Four (We skip gathering information.): After confidence to your learning based on the content covered, decide a writing core – a focus.

5. Write in first person.  Write with depth – no surface only comments.  Write with specificity.  What exactly did you learn and what will you do with that new you?

 

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Post the link to it, and analyze why you think it is positive or negative.

1) After watching the video Killing Us Softly by Jean Kilbourne find an advertisement that you think portrays women in either a negative way (object, infantile, silenced, false power, etc) or in a positive way. Post the link to it, and analyze why you think it is positive or negative.

2) What does the article about five genders tell us about the lines that separate gender classifications? Do you feel it is ethical to impose a gender on a child by operating to eliminate unwanted sex characteristics? . LINK HERE >>> http://capone.mtsu.edu/phollowa/5sexes.html

 

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Annotated Bibliography

Project 1 – Annotated Bibliography: Due Week 3

The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited. Creating an annotated bibliography calls for a variety of intellectual skills: concise exposition, succinct analysis, and informed library research. This project will enable you to get a jump on your Final Project.

To get started –

· Complete Step 1 of the Final Project

· Select from the issues, procedures, actions, activities, etc. the subject is likely to encounter as they experience the criminal justice system (e.g. police arrest discretion, right to bail, plea bargaining, risk assessment, good conduct sentence reduction, etc.) select one as the topic of your Annotated Bibliography. NOTE, this Annotated Bibliography focuses on the issue, procedure, action or activity, NOT the criminal event.

Using the following information, prepare an annotated bibliography with no fewer than four (4) sources.

1. Locate books, periodicals, and documents that may contain useful information and ideas on your topic. Briefly examine and review the items. Then, choose those works that provide a variety of perspectives on your topic. These should be academic journals (e.g., Criminology, Justice Quarterly, Journal of Crime and Justice, etc.) or books.Please note the following:

     * At least two (2) of these sources must be from the UMUC library, althoguh I reccomend you use the UMUC library for all of your sources.

     * None of your sources may be websites (e.g., Wikipidia; FBI wbsite, etc.) or Newspapers (e.g., New York Times; Wall Street Journal).

(If you need assistance in searching the library databases, go to http://www.umuc.edu/library/tutor/intro.htm and take the tutorial. The Guide to Criminal Justice Resources—UMUCis available for your research for this course.)

2. Type the reference information for the book, article, or document in a list using American Psychological Association (APA) formatting. If you are unsure of the requirements for APA, see examples and templates at: http://www.umuc.edu/library/libhow/apa_examples.cfm

3. Write a brief (usually about 150 words) descriptive and evaluative paragraph for each source that summarizes the central theme and scope of the book, article, or document. Include one or more sentences that:

a. evaluate the authority or background of the author;

b. comment on the intended audience;

c. compare or contrast the work with another you have cited; and

d. explain how this work illuminates your bibliography topic.

NOTE: Elements 3a-d are unique and are essential to the annotation for each source for full credit for this project. These assessments are usually not available in pre-composed commentaries about the source material. Students are cautioned against copying pre-composed information (See UMUC policy on Plagiarism) or otherwise shortcutting their original work for this assignment. do not merely copy and past the abstract from a paper, or copy and past a summary that is available on-line.  I will be checking every sentence of every paper against google as well as Turn It In.

Annotations vs. Abstracts

Abstracts are the purely descriptive summaries often found at the beginning of scholarly journal articles or in periodical indexes. Annotations are descriptive and critical; they expose the author’s point of view, clarity and appropriateness of expression, and authority. Abstracts will not be accepted for this project.

 

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