adolescence and puberty Flashcards
1
Q
when is early adolescence
A
11-14
2
Q
when is middle adolescence
A
14-17
3
Q
when is late adolescence
A
18-21
4
Q
what are the endocrine factors for puberty
A
gonadal steroids
somatotrophin
kisspeptin - body weight
5
Q
define menarche
A
the first menstrual period
6
Q
define adrenarche
A
early sexual maturation stage usually around 10-11 years involving high levels of androgen secretion
7
Q
what are the main areas of social development
A
family relationships
peer development
8
Q
what are the main features of anorexia
A
body weight at least 15% below expected BMI or below 17.5
weight loss is self-induced
dread of fatness
avoidance of fattening food
9
Q
what are the main interventions which can help psychological disorders during adolescence
A
CBT
interpersonal psychotherapy
family intervention
antidepressants
