CH 2 : Puberty and Physical Development

Question 1

can you determine when puberty will start for adolescents?

Answer 1

no
- cannot predict
- cannot stop
- cannot slow down

Question 2

Pituitary Gland

Answer 2

master gland of endocrine system
- all hormones produced here

Question 3

Typical Years for Growth Spurt Dev for Adolescents

Answer 3

girls ~ 10 y/o. boys ~ 12
spurt ends
girls ~ 16. boys ~ 18

Question 4

Asynchronicity

Answer 4

body parts develop at different rates
- can be root of adole insecurties

Question 5

Describe how girls respond to puberty

Answer 5

• body issues
• mental health issues
• weird comments from peers like boys

Question 6

Describe how boys respond to puberty

Answer 6

insecure about their manhood size = Locker Room Syndrome
- early maturing boys = more popular or hostile or just delinquency in general