Adolescence: Puberty and the Growth Spurt

Question 1

adolescence

Answer 1

is a transitional period between childhood and adulthood. it is not universal –> some cultures one goes from childhood to adulthood.

Question 2

pubesence

Answer 2

the term used to describe the two year span preceding puberty, during which the changes leading to physical and sexual maturity take place.

Question 3

secondary sex characteristics

Answer 3

physical features that distinguish one sex from the other but that are not essential for reproduction

Question 4

Puberty

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is the stage during which sexual functions reach maturity, which marks the beginning of adolescence.

Question 5

primary sex characteristics

Answer 5

the structures necessary for reproduction

Question 6

Neural development: the teen brain

Answer 6

there is a surprising amount of change going on in the adolescent’s brain that may impact his or her behaviour and sense of self.

White matter increases –> neurons are becoming more myelinated which presumably leads to enhanced conductivity and connectivity in the brain.

Grey matter decreases–>synaptic pruning.

Question 7

Time of turmoil? G. Stanley Hall

Answer 7

attributed turmoil to adolescent’s erratic physical changes and resultant confusion about self-image.

depression rates are higher–. leads to more suicide

interpersonal conflict and bullying continues to be an issue in both sexes– as of late more teenage girls have been charged with violent crimes.

Question 8

The Search for identity: Erik Erikson

Answer 8

the premier challenge of adolescence is the struggle to form a clear sense of identity. This struggle involves working out a stable concept of one self as a unique individual and embracing an ideology or system of values that provides a sense of direction.

Question 9

James Marcia’ s: four identity statuses

Answer 9

1. Identity diffusion
2. identity foreclosure
3. identity moratorium
4. identity achievement

Question 10

James Marcia’ s: four identity statuses – identity diffusion

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Question 11

James Marcia’ s: four identity statuses –identity foreclosure

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Question 12

James Marcia’ s: four identity statuses – identity moratorium

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Question 13

James Marcia’ s: four identity statuses – identity achievement

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Question 14

Emerging Development

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