adolescence

Question 1

two aspects of growth

Answer 1

adolescent growth spurt, puberty

Question 2

adolescent growth spurt occurrences

Answer 2

v. fast growth esp. height, girls: starts at 10 + peaks at 12, boys: 12-15, muscle growth is later, can start earlier or later than milestone, arm/leg growth rapid so quickly outgrow clothes, girls: hips widen, boys: greater muscle development + shoulders broaden

Question 3

define puberty

Answer 3

sexually maturing

Question 4

what does growing fast result in, relating to puberty?

Answer 4

increased production in sex hormones

Question 5

puberty - girls

Answer 5

more oestrogen + progesterone, vagina size increases, menstruation starts, ovulation begins

Question 6

puberty - boys

Answer 6

increased teste + penis size, erections, sperm production

Question 7

secondary sexual characteristics - girls

Answer 7

breast development, pubic hair

Question 8

secondary sexual characteristic - boys

Answer 8

facial/pubic hair, voice break

Question 9

physical development

Answer 9

(growth spurt + puberty), increase strength, stamina, co-ordination and motor skills esp. through practice, technical gross motor skills from dance etc., technical fine motor skills e.g. drawing develops

Question 10

intellectual development

Answer 10

hypothetical problem solving (e.g. algebra) develops, increased conc. span + lang. skills (e.g. info organisation), more learning strategies learned esp. through practice (some lose curiosity to learn unlike childhood)

Question 11

emotional development

Answer 11

body image importance grows as self-concept does (partly due to puberty) - can reduce self-confidence + esteem, self-consciousness develops (can lead to shyness), mood swings (partly due to hormones action on the brain), autonomy (independence) increases - emotional support = friends > family so easier to be away from home, better at decision making and looking after self (can lead to defiance to authority figures), form self-opinions, sexual attraction intensifies due to puberty

Question 12

social development

Answer 12

stronger friendships that last longer, greater peer influence + less parental influence, social awkwardness as well as skills increase e.g. unlikely to see likely effects of their actions, typically brief, intense sexual relationships