Question

An adolescent often shows changes in moods and emotions due to

• A. difficulty in social adjustments
• B. hormone rushes
• C. search for self identity
• D. egocentrism

Answer 1

The correct option is B hormone rushes

Teen hormones affect teenagers’ moods, emotions, and impulses as well as their body. The mood swings that teens experience are caused by fluctuations in estrogen, progesterone and testosterone (the sex hormones). These same teen hormones will also affect the way they think about dating and sex. Teens become much more interested in sex, sometimes to the point of obsession, as teen hormones kick into gear. Hence, adolescence often shows changes in moods and emotions due to hormone changes.