LIFE & CAREER SKILLS 11

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Adolescence

transitional period between childhood and adulthood, roughly spanning the teenage years

emerging adulthood

term often used for late teens through mid-20s, where a young person is no longer a child but not yet fully an independent adult

identity vs role confusion

uncertainty about one’s role

developmental tasks

skills, behaviors, and responsibilities that individuals are expected to acquire as they grow

protective factors

attributes or conditions, such as supportive family, high self-esteem, or healthy habits that help a young person deal with challenges effectively and succeed in development

risk factors

conditions or influences like family conflict, poverty, or negative peer pressure that increase likelihood of difficulties or unhealthy outcomes for a young person

intimacy vs isolation

where the individual seeks to form close, committed relationships rather than feeling socially isolated

identity achievement

when an adolescent has both explored alternatives and made commitments to specific values, beliefs, or goals; stable sense of identity

identity moratorium

high exploration, low commitment

identity foreclosure

high level of commitment without exploring other options; influence by parents

physical fitness activity

any bodily movement that enhances or maintains health and physical strength

mindfulness meditation

“paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgementally”

neurotransmitters

neurochemicals (dopamine, endorphins) released during excercise and contributes to well being and positive mood

body scan meditation

mindfulness method in which one scans attention throughout the body

enhanced executive function

process by which regular physical activity boosts attention, memory, etc. by increasing bloodlfow to the brain

patintero

common Filipino recreational activity that promotes physical activity and teamwork; played outdoorsh

reduced health risks

health benefit of consistent exercise where the body becomes less likely to develop chronic disease

mindful eating

moving or eating with full awareness without distractions

team sports

physical activity that builds interpersonal skills; found in team environments

box breathing

short breathing technique used to regulate stress by inhaling for 4 counts, holding for 4, and exhaling for 4, and holding again for 4

self-awareness

ability to understand one’s emotions, habits, strengths, and personal needs, helping you make decisions that stay true to your identitys

self-acceptance

treating yourself with kindness, acceptance, and compassion despite imperfections

self regulation

managing daily habits, impulses, and routines in order to reach learning goals and complete tasks responsibly

approached (problem-focused) coping

a coping style that directly addresses a stressor through planning action and problem-solving steps

optimism

viewing challenges are opportunities for growth and maintaining hope that solutions can be found through effort and perseverance

empathy

understanding another person’s feelings and perspectives

peer pressure

a form of social influence where individuals feel pressed to match the behaviors of their friends

grit

long-term academic skill involving perseverance and passion toward completing difficult school tasks and achieving goals

critical thinking/digital literacy

evaluating online information for accuracy, credibility, and reliability before believing or sharing it

emotion-focused coping

the tendency to manage feelings through distraction or avoidance rather than solving directly