The Head of a Local Youth Group in Your Community

question 48

Essay

The head of a local youth group in your community has asked you to talk to teens and their parents about "the evolution of romance during adolescence," and to include in your talk how this process may differ for heterosexual girls and boys and also for sexual-minority (LGBT) youth. What will you tell them?

Recognize the impact of physiological states on behavior.

Identify factors that influence the direction, persistence, and strength of motivation.

Explain the role of expectancy and value in goal-directed behavior.

Understand the physiological basis of the fight-or-flight response.

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Definitions:

Kritios Boy

An ancient Greek sculpture from around 480 BC, considered one of the earliest known examples of classical contrapposto pose.

Polykleitos

An ancient Greek sculptor known for his work on the theory of proportions and symmetry in sculpture, notably the Doryphoros (Spear-Bearer).

Doryphoros

A classic Greek sculpture by Polykleitos, depicting a perfectly proportioned male athlete, exemplifying the ancient ideal of physical and moral excellence.

Cross-Balances

A term that could relate to balancing elements across various contexts, but without a specific definition provided; further context is needed.