Adolescents - Development

Question 1

Does puberty occur earlier in boys or girls?

Answer 1

Girls

Question 2

What happens during puberty?

Answer 2

Reproductive organs become functional

Secondary sex characteristics develop (hair, breasts, voice, period, increased muscle mass, etc)

Question 3

When does a growth spurt occur?

Answer 3

Around 18 years (final 20% of growth occurs)

Question 4

What’s common at this age?

Answer 4

Acne and oily skin

Question 5

When do hormonal changes occur in boys?

Answer 5

9 1/2 - 14 years

Question 6

What occurs during puberty for boys?

Answer 6

• shoulders widen, voice deepens, shoulders pectoral muscles enlarge
• hair begins to grow on face, chest, armpits, and pubic area
• genitals increase in size, pigment changes occur, erection and nocturnal emissions

Question 7

When does hormonal changes occur in girls?

Answer 7

6 months to 2 years before they occur in boys

Question 8

When do girls typically get their period (menarche)?

Answer 8

10 to 15 years

Question 9

What occurs during puberty for girls?

Answer 9

• breasts enlarge
• fat deposited to hips, thighs and breasts
• activities requiring body mass and high level of physical activity may delay period

Question 10

What is HEADSSS?

Answer 10

Used to assess well being of adolescents

Question 11

What does HEADSSS stand for?

Answer 11

H - home & environment
E - Education & employment
A - Activities
D - Drugs
S - Sexuality
S - Suicide / depression
S - Safety / violence

Question 12

Cognitively where are adolescents at?

Answer 12

• can understand their own values and actions
• can understand and accept other values and actions differing from theirs
• able to sympathize and empathize