CHAPTER 1

You: Growing And Changing

Key Terms

Emotional Growth Self-Concept Self-Esteem Character Citizen Citizenship Volunteerism Goal

Personality Heredity Inherited Traits Environment Acquired Traits Growth Pattern Puberty Pituitary Gland

Your Personality

Personality is defined as the group of behavioral and emotional traits that distinguishes as individual.

It can also be defined as the sum of all the traits that you have inherited or inquired.

Factors that Shape Personality

Heredity – The sum of traits that are passed from your ancestors to you : Has a great affect on your personality

Inherited Traits – Human traits that are determined by heredity

Factors that Shape Personality

Environment – All of the conditions, objects, and circumstances that surround you.

Acquired Traits – Traits that developed as a result of environmental factors.

Your Growth

People grow in six different areas.

The term growth pattern is used to describe the unique way a person grows.

Six Areas of Growth

Chronological Physical Intellectual Emotional Social Philosophical

Physical Growth – Skeletal System

Skeletal SystemKeep organs in placeProtect organs from hard blowsHelp you move (by acting as levers for the

muscles attached) Growth Spurt – Considerable growth

occurring in a short period of time. You may grow as much as several inches in one year.

Physical Growth – Muscular System

Muscular System Give body shapeAllow your body to sit, bend, walk, run, etc.Cause heart to pump

Development of large muscles in your arms allows you to move with better coordination.

Development of small muscles in our finger gives you better hand/eye cordination.

Physical Growth – Reproductive System

Reproductive SystemAbility to produce children

Females: development begins with the start of menstruation (Monthly cycle)Forming of breastsRounding of figureGrowth in genitals

Males: development begins around the age of 14 or 15 (everyone matures at a different rate)Grow more hairVoice deepensShoulders will broadenGrowth in genitals

Your Self - Concept

Self Concept – the way you see yourselfHow is your self – concept

formed?○ Comparing yourself to others○ Thinking you are as good as

anyone○ Even thinking your not as good

as others○ Knowing what you can and

cannot do

Self - ConceptEveryone has strengths and

weaknesses. If you dwell on your weaknesses, you may feel

overwhelmed. Others may not be able to see your strengths. You will feel more worthwhile when you focus on your strengths.

What is Self - Esteem

What is self – esteem?Self – esteem is how you

feel about yourself○ If you have self – esteem,

you feel that you are a good and worthwhile person.

○ Your self – esteem influences your behavior

Building Self-Esteem

1. Measure yourself honestly.

2. Practice positive self-talk.

3. Accept the things about yourself you cannot change.

4. Focus on the present, but keep an eye on the future.

5. Take one step at a time.

6. Be a friend to yourself.

Your Character

Character can be defined as your sense of right and wrong that guides your behavior.

It is the part of your personality that helps you make choice that are in line with your personal priorities.

Character development begins in childhood.

Becoming a Responsible and Independent Adult One of the tasks of adolescence is to

become a responsible, independent adult.Learn to be responsibleBe a good citizenMeet personal expectations