Dimension of Self Flashcards
it is about self-awareness of our inner workings in understanding the Self
Dimension of Self
- means a property of space, extension is a given direction
Dimension
- measurement of length, width, and thickness
Dimension
triggers a series of changes in both male and female bodies due to hormones, preparing the body for adulthood and reproduction
Puberty
Two changes in Physical self during puberty
- Primary Physical Changes
- Secondary Physical Changes
refer to the development of the sexual or reproductive organs, marking the body’s ability to reproduce
Primary Physical Changes
Primary Physical Changes for Boys
- Testicles Growth
- Sperm Production
the ____ (or testes) grow larger, signaling the beginning of sperm production and testosterone release. This is one the first signs of puberty in boys.
Testicles Growth
______ startes in the testicles and can lead to ejaculation, sometimes experienced as “wet dreams” (nocturnal emissions)
Sperm Production
Primary Physical Changes for Girls
- Ovaries Development
- First Menstrual Period (Menarche)
the ___ mature and start releasing eggs, marking the beginning of a girl’s reproductive years
Ovaries Development
menarche is the first occurrence of menstruation, typically occurring between ages 9-16. It signals the body’s readiness for potential pregnancy, involving the shedding of the uterine lining if no egg is fertilixed
First Menstrual Period
these changes are outward signs of maturation but do not directly affect reproduction
Secondary Physical Changes
Secondary Physical Changes for Girls
- Breast Development
- Widening of Hips
- Growth of Underarm and Pubic Hair
Secondary Physical Changes for Boys
- Growth of Facial, Underarm, and Pubic Hair
- Voice Deepening
- Muscles Growth and Broader Shoulders
- Growth Spurt
the first sign of puberty in girls, starting with ___ buds that gradually grow into full _____. This prepares the body for potential breastfeeding.
Breast Development
Girl’s ___ widen due to changes in bone structure, preparing body for childbirth. The pelvis broadens to accommodate the birth canal.
Widening of Hips
Girls also develop this followed with underarm, which becomes thicker and darker due to androgen hormone release.
Growth of Underarm and Pubic Hair
deepening of voice due to grwoth in the LARYNX and VOCAL CORDS
Voice Deepening
rapid increase in height occurs uring puberty
Growth Spurt
hormones that triggers the growth of the body hair in both girls and boys
Androgens
primary hormone driving male puberty
Testosterone