Adolescents Develop Better Coping Strategies as They Mature

question 22

Essay

Adolescents develop better coping strategies as they mature. Unfortunately, some adolescents lack emotional maturity, a supportive family, or a social support group. This lack may lead to inadequate coping strategies and behaviors. What are those inadequate coping strategies and behaviors, and what negative consequences may result?

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Definitions:

Eardrum

The thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves, aiding in hearing.

Nerve Hearing Impairment

A type of hearing loss that occurs due to damage to the auditory nerve or the pathways that lead sound from the ear to the brain.

Cochlear Implants

Electronic medical devices that replace the function of the damaged inner ear by providing a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing.

Taste Buds

Sensory organs located on the tongue responsible for perceiving different tastes.