Question

define the term adolescence and list 2 reasons why deepening emotional changes during adolescence can be difficult to cope with

Answer 1

Adolescence is the period following puberty, typically through age 18. It can be difficult to cope with change as you feel more responsible and attempt to make more decisions for yourself. Your brain is also trying to develop through ups and downs.

Answer 2

Adolescence is the period of life, when the body undergoes changes, leading to reproductive maturity.

Any 2 reasons deepening emotional changes during adolescence can be difficult to cope with are:

1.The stress response kicks in more quickly for adolescents and cannot maintain stress response.

2. Adolescents may find it difficult to manage their emotions due to lack of development in brain's frontal lobe.