CHAPTER 11

Question 1

both sexes include a variation in the sleep-wake pattern, a growth spurt with or without growing pains, development of the sex organs, appearance of underarm or axillary and pubic hair, oily skin, pimples, and increased perspiration.

Answer 1

PHYSICAL CHANGES

Question 2

in boys, the ______,________ and ________.

Answer 2

PENIS, TESTIS, SCROTUM ENLARGE

Question 2

in boys the ___________, ___________; ____________. Meanwhile, __________ and ___________. ________ and _______ takes place. Boys also experience _______ and ________

Answer 2

The scrotum also darkens. Face and chest hairs develop; shoulders and chest broaden; and hands and feet grow. Meanwhile, the voice deepens and the Adam’s apple becomes prominent. Sperm production and ejaculation takes place. Boys also experience spontaneous nocturnal emissions (wet dreams) and penile erections.

Question 3

In girls, _________ and______; _________; _____; and _______. Cycles however, may be ____ and _____.

Answer 3

In girls, uterus and vagina grow; breasts develop; hips broaden; and menarche (onset of menstruation) occurs with ovulation. Cycles, however, may be unovulatory and menstruation may be irregular initially

Question 3

still have an immature brain.

Answer 3

ADOLESCENTS

Question 4

The maturation of the brains starts from _____

Answer 4

from the back, which is reasoning and responsible for feelings and emotions, to the front which is responsible for reasoning and planning.

Question 4

Adolescents may lead to _____, _____, _____, _____ and _____.

Answer 4

poor judgment, impulsiveness, susceptibility to peer pressure, miscommunication and misconceptions that make risky behaviors tempting

Question 5

have minimal ability to foresee the consequences of their behavior and visualize themselves in the future

Answer 5

YOUNG ADOLESCENTS

Question 6

develops from solidarity with the same sex to interest in the opposite sex, dating, and feelings of love and passion

Answer 6

THE ADOLESCENT