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Question - Stan, a high school junior, has a hard time waking up in the morning. School starts at 7:30, so he has to get up by 6:00 to have enough time to dress, eat breakfast, and catch the bus. His grades have dropped in the last year or so, and he is so tired he finds it hard to concentrate in the mornings. Stan is usually more alert in the afternoon. After school, he and his friends like to go to a fast-food restaurant to grab something to eat. Most of the food Stan eats is fast food, and his favorite is a big hamburger and super-sized French fries. His mom tries to get him to eat more fruits and vegetables, but Stan just doesn't like to eat fruits and vegetables, and since his mom isn't home much he can eat whatever he wants. When Stan gets home, he likes to watch TV, play video games, and get on the Internet. He rarely exercises; he only has PE 1 day a week at school. Stan is naturally thin and so he doesn't think much about what he eats or how much exercise he gets.

1. What are Stan's (puberty, health, and biological) strengths?

2. Compare Stan's development and behavior to that of his peers. How is his behavior similar or different to that of his peers?

3. Is there anything in the scenario that gave you pause or concerned you? If you had the opportunity to talk with Stan or his mother as a professional, what would you discuss? What helpful changes might you suggest?