All answers should be constructed in narrative, paragraph form (1/3 of a page per question is an average (grade of C) answer. Quality of answer is very important.Answers are worth 5 points each.

Essay #1- Use at least six different terms or concepts you have learned about in the introduction chapter 1. Define all terms and explain why they are important.

Essay #2 -Explain what the "adolescent generalization gap" is and why it occurs. Then contrast this to what Daniel Offer's cross-cultural research has discovered about adolescents' self-descriptions.

Esay #3 -Describe the ways discussed in the text for individuals to become wise consumers of information. Give examples to illustrate the points. Define all terms that you use.

Essay #4 -Compare and contrast the three cognitive theories: Piaget's, Vygotsky's, and information-processing. How are they alike? In what ways do they differ?

Essay #5 -Discuss the similarities and differences between early formal operational thought and late formal operational thought.

Essay #6 -Use at least nine different terms or concepts you have learned about in the chapter on Brain and Cognitive Development. Define all terms and explain why they are important..

Essay #7 - Discuss some of the advantages and disadvantages of early and late maturation

Essay #8 -Briefly explain what the endocrine system is and what role it plays in the physical changes associated with puberty. Be sure to define all terms.