adolescents Flashcards
what are the 3 phases of adolescence
early, late and young adulthood
what is the age of early adolescence
10-14
what is the age of late adolescence
15-19
what is the age of young adulthood
20-24
when do females get growth spurts
commencement of puberty
how much do girls grow during menarche
6cm on average
what is the age range for menarche
10-16.5
when do boys have their growth spurts
2 years after girls
how much taller are boys than girls
14.5cm
name physiological changes during puberty
voice changes, body shape, body hair, facial hair
increased amounts of sex steriods
increases in oestrogen and testestrone - stimulates sex drive and also increases emotional volatility and impulsivity
what is the tanner score
refers to the stage of puberty development
what are the different tanner scores
1 to 5
what is tanner score 1
preadolescence - no signs of puberty
what is tanner score 2
very early signs of changes
what is tanner score 3
increasing signs of puberty