CBSE Class 7 Science
Question 7 of 12
Adolescence A Stage of Growth and Change — Question 7
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Question During a discussion in the class, some of the students raised the following points. What questions would you ask them to check the correctness of these points?
(i) Adolescents do not need to worry about behavioural changes.
(ii) If someone tries a harmful substance once, they can stop anytime they want.
The following questions can be asked for the correctness of the point (i):
(a) What makes you think that “behavioural changes’ during adolescence are something to worry about?
(b) Why do you think it is important for adolescents to adapt to changes in a positive way rather than worrying about them?
The following questions can be asked for the correctness of the point (ii):
(a) What makes you think that someone can stop using a harmful substance whenever they want?
(b) Are you aware of the concept of addiction? How might using a substance even once affect someone’s ability to stop?
(c) Have you heard of any studies or research that suggest it’s easy to stop using harmful substances after trying them once?