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adolescence (week 4) Flashcards

1
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what age range is adolescenes

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9-18

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definition of adolescene

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a general life stage of lifespan development that includes puberty

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3
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what is one key feature of adolescence

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entering puberty

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4
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puberty

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the development process where hormones prepare the body for sexual reproduction.

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5
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what are the physical changes in girls caused by?

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Oestrogen and progesterone

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6
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what are the physical changes in boys caused by?

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testosterone

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7
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what is testosterone produced by?

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testes

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8
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what does testosterone stimulate growth of?

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stimulates growth of penis and testes, pubic hair and the development of muscles and lowering the voice

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9
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what is oestrogen and progesterone produced by?

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ovaries

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10
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what does oestrogen and progesterone stimulate the growth of?

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the breasts and reproductive system and it also helps to regulate the mestral cycle

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11
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when are primary sexual characteristics present from?

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primary sexual characteristics are present from birth

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12
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when do secondary sexual characteristics appear

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secondary sexual characteristics appear during puberty

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13
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give an example of a primary sexual characteristic

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penis and vagina

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14
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are secondary sexual characteristics always there just for reprodution?

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no, secondary sex characteristics are not necessary for reproduction

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15
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give an example of a secondary sexual characteristic for a male

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voice breaking making the voice deeper

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16
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give examples of primary sexual characteristics

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penis, testes, clitoris, fallopian tube, uterus, vulva, vagina

17
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give examples of secondary sexual characteristics

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pubic hair, enlarged breasts, widened hips for females, facial hair, Adams apple/voice breaking and deepening for males, broadened shoulders

18
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name some physical changes for when boys go through puberty

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rapid growth in height and weight
voice box grows so the voice deepens
muscles fill out, strength increases
pubic and underarm hair appears and thickens
body hair increases
penis, scrotum, testes all enlarge
produce sperm
prostate gland produces secretions

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name some physical changes for girls during puberty

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growth in height continues, but at a slower pace than earlier
breast development continues
pubic and underarm hair thickens
hips widen
uterus and vagina grow
menstrual periods become regular
ovulation is established
pregnancy becomes possible

20
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what is abstract thinking?

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this is the ability to think using concepts and ideas rather than through objects and dong tasks

21
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what can lead to teenagers having mood swings and aggressive behaviour?

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hormones may be out of balance

22
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what is common for adolescence emotional development?

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mood swings, frustrations, insecurities

23
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what can be a problem for emotional development at this life stage?

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lack of confidence and low self-esteem

24
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as adolescence become more independent and move away from relaying on family who do they become more dependent on?

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peer groups

25
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self- concept

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self- concept is a mixture of self esteem and self-image

26
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self-image

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self-image is about how we see ourselves

27
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self-esteem

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self-image is about our own value. The value you attach to yourself and your skills

28
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what are the potential impacts physically if an individual has negative self-concept

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self harming
poor posture
over reliance on makeup
poor hygiene
avoiding eye contact

29
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what are the potential impacts intellectual if an individual has negative self-concept

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not contributing in class, fear of failure, not trying, not wanting to stand out

30
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what are the potential impacts emotionally if an individual has negative self-concept

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sad, depressed, withdrawn, tearful, upset, bullied/bullying others

31
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what are the potential impacts social if an individual has negative self-concept

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not mixing , no friends, withdrawn, not liked

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