Question

Read the following passage and answer
Adolescence is the period of transition between childhood and adulthood. It includes some big changes—to the body, and to the way a young person relates to the world. The many physical, sexual, cognitive, social and emotional changes that happen during this time can bring anticipation and anxiety for both children and their families. Rahul, Priyanka, Tanya and Reena are Class X students and are undergoing lot of changes in various aspects of development.

School picnic was organized for class X students. On the way Reena was very excited but on reaching
the picnic spot she isolated herself and was feeling sad. Which feature is this?
a. Self esteem
b. Intense emotion
c. Crushes
d. Mood swings

Answer 1

b. intense emotion

Explanation:

• During puberty emotions may become stronger and more intense.

• A young person experiencing adulthood might have changes in their mood more frequently, quickly and randomly.

• It's very normal for teenagers to experience mood shift quickly and for their emotional responses to be strong.

• Due to developmental changes in brain activity and fluctuations in hormones, adolescent's go through various mood shifts.

• Reena being in the process of adulthood herself is experiencing intense emotions causing frequent mood swings.