Chapter 2: Puberty

Question 1

Period of time during which an individual becomes capable of sexual reproduction:

Answer 1

Puberty.

Question 2

____ regulated by the ____ _____ lead to physical changes.

Answer 2

Hormones regulated by the endocrine system lead to physical changes.

Question 3

a female’s first menstrual period:

Answer 3

Menarche

Question 4

Psychological implications of menarche:

Answer 4

overall positive with ambivalence

Question 5

Social implications of menarche:

Answer 5

Long history of associating having your menarche with sexuality. Switching this with associating with a health and hygiene issue. Makes a big deal on preparations.

Question 6

Cultural rituals of puberty

Answer 6

Most done for females.

Question 7

A male’s first ejaculation of seminal fluid:

Answer 7

Semenarche.

Question 8

Psychological implications of semenarche:

Answer 8

Mostly positive, pleasurable sensation. ambivalence? embarrassed and surprised.

Question 9

Social implications of semearche:

Answer 9

Parents not going to talk about it. if they do, most likely mom will. societally, the association is with masturbation.

Question 10

Pubertal change that stands out for guys:

Answer 10

Growing facial hair

Question 11

Pubertal change that stands out for girls:

Answer 11

Menarche.