Adolescence Flashcards
first visible sign of puberty in males and hallmark of SMR 2
testicular enlargement 9.5yrs
followed by development of pubic hair
first visible sign of puberty in females and hallmark of SMR 2
appearance of breast buds (thelarche)
between 7 and 12 years of age
early adolescence
10-13 years old
middle adolescence
14-17 years old
late adolescence
18-21 years old
females attain peak height velocity of
8-9cm/yr at SMR 2-3 approximately 6 months before menarche
males attain peak height velocity of
9-10cm/yr later in course of puberty (SMR 3-4)
concrete operations
egocentric
follow rules and avoid punishment
early adolescence
preoccupied with changing body
self-conscious about appearance and attractiveness
early adolescence
same sex peer relations
early adolescence
emergence of abstract thought
middle adolescence
increasing introspection
middle adolescence
conflicts over control and independence
struggle for greater autonomy
increased separation from parents
middle adolescence
intense peer involvement
middle adolescence
exploration of sexual identity
middle adolescence
Idealism
improved impulse control
late adolescence
more stable body image
late adolescence
increased autonomy
late adolescence
peer group and values recede importance
late adolescence
consolidation of sexual identity
late adolescence
SMR STAGE (female) sparse, lightly pigmented straight pubic hair
SMR 2
breast papilla elevated as small mound
SMR 2
coarse, curly, abundant pubic hair
SMR 4
secondary mound
SMR 4
in males: coarse curly pubic hair
SMR 4
enlarged scrotum
SMR 2
larger, dark scrotum
SMR 4
increased sexual awareness and interest
early adolescents