Adolescence and Puberty

Question 1

normal age for puberty in girls

Answer 1

10-14

Question 2

normal age for puberty in boys

Answer 2

12-16

Question 3

define menarche

Answer 3

first menstual cycle

Question 4

define adrenarche

Answer 4

stimulation of adrenal glands to make DHEA and DHEAS prior to onset of puberty

Question 5

What are Piaget’s stages of cognitive delevopment?

Answer 5

Sensorimotor - 0-2yo
Preoperational - 2-7yo
concrete operational - 7-11
formal operational - 11+

Question 6

What are the developmental factors contributing to adolescent depression?

Answer 6

Endocrine change
Family relationships
Peer involvement/rejection/conflict
increased responsibilites

Question 7

Describe the symptoms of depression

Answer 7

Affective – sadness, loss of enjoyment, irritability
Cognitive – self-blame, hopelessness, guilt
Biological – disturbed sleep, reduced appetite

Question 8

What are the main features of conduct disorder?

Answer 8

child that looses temper and argues, defies adult requests or rules, bullies, fights or intimidates, commits crimes and steals

Question 9

What is conduct disorder?

Answer 9

Persistent failure to control behaviour appropriately within socially defined rules