5. So how old are these guys?
They are my peers, not yours!
Anthony Kiedis born 1962
Flea born 1962
6.
7. Generate as many common
stereotypes of teen behavior
you can in 1 minute. Then
Quickly
Divide into
3
Discussion groups.
8. Recall the article “Self-fulfilling Stereotypes.”
Which of the stereotypes you listed do you think are
actually true of you?
Is there a way for you to change how a person may think
about you?
… then
empower
write!
9. My friends, who are
physicians, think I am
crazy to want to come
to work with teenagers
everyday!
Take a look at the grafitti once again.
What are some of the more positive stereotypes
of teens listed?
10. So… are my friends correct?
Please be kind in your response!
11.
12. New perceptions form when
sex hormones enter the
scene.
Learning how to navigate new
feelings.
Desire to be with peers.
Flurry of growth in the
cerebellum.
Melatonin production clock
changes.
Reward system develops
before the prefrontal cortex
develops.
Thickening of the prefrontal
cortex, flurry of growth of
these neurons.
Takes time to “wire them up.”
13.
14.
15.
16. New perceptions require new learning.
What is appropriate vs. what is not.
Again consider the role of the prefrontal cortex
and the reward/consequence concept.
Maturation process involves some trial and error.
Desire to be with peers. (like-minded)
17.
18.
19. Recall 2 things & learn 2 things!
Melatonin, a hormone that
brings on sleep.
20.
21. So we have learned a little about teen brains what about
your brain?
How has the environment and genetics shaped your
brain?
You all have fairly similar backgrounds and
experiences, shouldn’t you all have the same brains?
… then
empower
write!
Editor's Notes
1. Enriched 2. low threat 3. high challenge,
Develop gross motor and fine motor skills. Social development includes language, reading, speaking, and interacting. Remember Romanian orphanage and Gould’s work about being caged!Do it at eye level and do it repetitively.
Here are some tips. Remember toys are their work! Well designed playgrounds. Toys for imaginative play. Toys for choice making. Toys for music making. Activities for natural highs. Limit television.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
I am a sport medicine physician.
Quick learners.Creative.Energetic.Fun-loving.Fair minded.Talented.Adventurous. But most of all you are caring.
The unique teen brain
Prefrontal cortexIf we were really using it would this happen?
Reward vs. Consequences
Hormones complicate everything! Who do you want to be with? Hormones influence thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.
Hormones change perception
What functions does the cerebellum have? Cerebellum-Coordinates everything!
Cerebellum is not just muscle memory but also coordinates the ability to change your mind and maneuver your thoughts.
Teens produce theirs’ later in the day.Result: go to bed later, wake up later.Teens needed to take risks: leaving home or the “tribe” to explore and find new homes/territories.Teens are social to interact with their peers as they will be the ones to run society when they are adults. Teens brains are not quite as fast at processing information as adults but are faster at learning due to delayed myelination of neurons.
