Adolescent Development and Cognitive Dev. Flashcards
What are some revolutionary changes in adolescent development?
-females usually mature earlier and maturation of reproductive organs
Puberty is what
- not a single event
- no concrete starting
- physical and psychological changes
- increases in self-awareness and self consciousness
Hormones
regulated integrated and orchestrated by endocrine system
Pituitary gland
master gland as secrete hormone into the bloodstream
all females eggs are created….
before birth
all male sperm are created…
during puberty
Biological and social needs
- changes in hormones trigger changes in behaviors
- growth spurt may have social ramifications
Issues faced in adolescence
- eating disorders
- smoking and other tobacco use
- alcohol and other substance abuse
- STDs
How many people were killed by drunk drivers in 2000?
17,000
What is the average age of trying drugs in lubbock
8-10 years old
who are the leading dealers for children who use drugs and alcohol?
mothers
What does alcohol affect?
concentration, education, behavior and relationships
What do other drugs affect?
concentrations, education, behavior and relationships reproductive system
Sexually transmitted disease
15 million cases per year, the US leads the world in many STDs
HIV & AIDS
females are more easily infected than males, sex and drugs leading ways of contracting