adolescence (week 4)

Question 1

what age range is adolescenes

Answer 1

9-18

Question 2

definition of adolescene

Answer 2

a general life stage of lifespan development that includes puberty

Question 3

what is one key feature of adolescence

Answer 3

entering puberty

Question 4

puberty

Answer 4

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

Question 5

what are the physical changes in girls caused by?

Answer 5

Oestrogen and progesterone

Question 6

what are the physical changes in boys caused by?

Answer 6

testosterone

Question 7

what is testosterone produced by?

Answer 7

testes

Question 8

what does testosterone stimulate growth of?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

what is oestrogen and progesterone produced by?

Answer 9

ovaries

Question 10

what does oestrogen and progesterone stimulate the growth of?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

when are primary sexual characteristics present from?

Answer 11

primary sexual characteristics are present from birth

Question 12

when do secondary sexual characteristics appear

Answer 12

secondary sexual characteristics appear during puberty

Question 13

give an example of a primary sexual characteristic

Answer 13

penis and vagina

Question 14

are secondary sexual characteristics always there just for reprodution?

Answer 14

no, secondary sex characteristics are not necessary for reproduction

Question 15

give an example of a secondary sexual characteristic for a male

Answer 15

voice breaking making the voice deeper

Question 16

give examples of primary sexual characteristics

Answer 16

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

Question 17

give examples of secondary sexual characteristics

Answer 17

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

Question 18

name some physical changes for when boys go through puberty

Answer 18

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

Question 19

name some physical changes for girls during puberty

Answer 19

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

Question 20

what is abstract thinking?

Answer 20

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

Question 21

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

Answer 21

hormones may be out of balance

Question 22

what is common for adolescence emotional development?

Answer 22

mood swings, frustrations, insecurities

Question 23

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

Answer 23

lack of confidence and low self-esteem

Question 24

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

Answer 24

peer groups

Question 25

self- concept

Answer 25

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

Question 26

self-image

Answer 26

self-image is about how we see ourselves

Question 27

self-esteem

Answer 27

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

Question 28

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

Answer 28

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

Question 29

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

Answer 29

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

Question 30

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

Answer 30

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

Question 31

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

Answer 31

not mixing , no friends, withdrawn, not liked