Chapter 11 Flashcards
1
Q
What does the hypothalamus do
A
it signals the pituitary glands
2
Q
What does the pituitary gland release
A
it releases hormones and stimulates the gonads
3
Q
what do gonads produce
A
sex hormones
4
Q
what do sex hormones stimulate
A
primary and secondary sexual characteristics
5
Q
when do guys have a growth spurt
A
12 years old
6
Q
growth spurt
A
10 years old
7
Q
Boys
puberty + age
A
SPERMARCHE
at 13-14
8
Q
Girls
Puberty + age
A
Menache
12 years old
9
Q
Nutrition in teenagers (2)
A
Irregular eating patterns
fast food
10
Q
Alcohol and drugs in teenagers (3)
A
66 used alcahol
33 weed
5 heavy drugs
11
Q
Eating disorders (2)
A
Anorexia
Bolimia
12
Q
Piaget formal operation Hypothetical thinking (2)
A
What might be
think ahead
13
Q
Sophisticated use of symbols (2)
A
- math
- metaphors
14
Q
Adolescent egocentrism (2)
A
- Imaginary audience
- Personal fable
15
Q
Verbal ability
A
female surpass male
