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exam 5: final Flashcards

1
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what is the scientific process of puberty

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-hypothalamus signals the pituitary glands
-pituitary glands release growth hormones and stimulate the gonads
-gonads produce sex hormones
-sex hormones stimulate primary and secondary sexual characteristics

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what are primary characteristics

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responsible for reproduction

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what are secondary characteristics

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voice, body hair, breasts…

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4
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who gets their growth spurt first (and what age)

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girls at 10, boys at 12

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5
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at what age do boys get their first ejaculation and what is it called

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around 13-14 and it is called spermache

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at what age do girls normally get their first period and what is it called

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12 years old and it is called menarche

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7
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why do girls today get their period earlier than before

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there is more eating. the body needs fat to start a period

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what is included in a transitional ritual of puberty

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spiritual cleansing, physical transformation, offerings, prayers, traditional dress, food, music

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what is included in a rite of passage ritual of puberty

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separation from society, preparation from elders, child to adult, welcome back in society

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10
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at what stage of the piaget theory are adolescents in

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formal operations

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what concepts are in formal operations

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hypothetical thinking, sophisticated use of symbols (myth, metaphors), egocentrism, personal fable (you don’t know how i feel)

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12
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in what ways do female surpass male

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verbal ability,

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13
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in what ways do male surpass female

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visual-spatial, and maybe mathematical

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14
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at what moral development stage are adolescents

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post conventional

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15
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what is coming with transition to highschool

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stress, self-esteem. girls feel this a bit more

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what teens are more at risk of dropping out

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low grades, low self-esteem, absence, reading below grade level, problems with teachers, substance abuse, older than others

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17
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benefits of working

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money, time management, responsibility, social interaction, skills

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18
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what percentage of high school students work less than 10 hours a week

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31%

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19
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what is Holland’s career typology

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jobs fit in one of his categories:
-realistic
-investigative
-artistic
-social
-enterprising
-conventional

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20
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what stage of erikson’s theory are adolescents in

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identity vs identity crisis

21
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what kind of identity crisis can emerge in adolescence

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ethnicity, self-concept, self-esteem, status

22
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what kind of steps are there to determine your identity

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diffusion: not working on it
foreclosure: someone has decided for you
moritorium: actively working on it
achievement: you know your identity

23
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what kind of teens emerge from secure attachment with parents

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less high risk behaviour
fewer mental issues
enhanced social skills
effective coping skills

24
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what kind of teens emerge from a close relationship with parents

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more self-reliance
higher self-esteem
higher academics

25
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what are the sexual identity steps for LGBTQ+

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attraction to same sex
self labelling
sexual contact
disclosure of sexual orientation

26
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teenage pregnancy at risk teens

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little education, no contraception

27
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why do teens not get any contraception

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age, money, knowledge, pressure, stigma…

28
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what kind of sexual behaviour do teens engage in

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teens are dating earlier
dating increase chances of sexual behaviour
internet porn
masturbation
peer influence
parental influence

29
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teens at risk of problem with the law

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lack of parental supervision, poverty, no extracurricular, peers, neighborhoods

30
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prevention and rehabilitation of crime youth

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sports, activities in communities

31
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suicide risk factors

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depression, indigenous, LGBTQ+, stressful life events, grades, problems at home, substance abuse, female rates increasing and male rates decreasing

32
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what is Gladys Radek cause and what does she do to grow her cause

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fighting for her missing niece who has been missing since 2005. advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. walks across Canada, organizes vigils and advocates around Canada

33
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did Paul Sawka’s down syndrome stop him from being normal?

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no, he went to school, played sports, went to college and was a valedictorian, and now works at the Canadian Down Syndrome Society Office and he is independent with some help

34
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what province offers funding for one cycle of IVF and what are the eligibility rules

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Ontario. under age of 43, determination that IVF is the best treatment , anyone regardless of sex, gender sexual orientation, or family status

35
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what did the Canadian Center for Substance Use and Addiction state was happening during the 2003-2010 period?

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women between the ages of 25-34 had increased risky drinking. this accounts for 62% of births in Canada. need for education

36
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why are indigenous midwives popular amongst indigenous communities and since when do they exist

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they exist since time immemorial. both mothers and midwives face racism when they go to a medicalized environment. remote communities. empower women through culturally appropriate birthing processes and build stronger communities through celebration of cultural distinctiveness

37
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what are stem cells and where do we find them. what research has emerged concerning these stem cells.

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cells that are blank slates, holding the potential to be developed into virtually any cell in the human body. a new born’s umbilical cord is rich with stem cells that can be preserved. canadian trend is to pay private stem cell bank to store the cells.

38
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when was family made a social priority and what changed because of it

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in december 2000. either mother or father can take 35 weeks or they can share it. for elegible parents, benefits equal 55% of the average weekly insurable wage. foe extended parental leave, benefits can be paid up to 61 weeks but must be claimed a week within the birth or adoption.

39
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what are cradleboards and who consider them safe and why

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safe and comfortable Indigenous method to carry babies. support the baby’s physiological and psychosocial development and help with colic.

40
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in a Canadian study of 364 victims of SBS and AHT who were admitted to the hospital, what percentage died and what percentage got neurological problems

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19% died and 81% had problems

41
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in 2017, the university of british columbia released a reserach than confirmed _________________________. how did they confirm this this?

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that engagement between a caregiver and a baby can affect children on a molecular level. 94 parents of healthy babies were asked to keep a journal of their infant behaviours and the duration of caregiving that involved bodily contact. when the babies were 4 1/2 their DNA was tested and children who received little contact has poorer health and weakened immune systems.

42
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what did Dr. Hoecker of the Mayo Clinic argue regarding baby DVD’s

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they are not likely to promote development. a 2007 study of children aged 8 to 16 months concluded that infants exposed to these dvd’s scored lower on language development than children with no screen time. another study in 2009 with 2 months old to 4 years old indicated that turning on the Tv reduces interaction between caregiver and baby.

43
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what should caregivers do to strenghten their attachment with their child

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be responsive, comforting particularly when children are distressed
create warm and joyful memories
role model predective behaviour (where you are, when are you coming back)
express positive feelings
allow children to safely explore their world

44
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what amount of parents utilize the childcare services. what cities are more generous

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54% of parents utilize them. Ontario gives 10 times more than Montreal.

45
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what do inuit communities do differently when it comes to freedom culture

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the inuit communities let children make their own choices and built their independence. they want to encourage inuit values which are self-reliance, resourcefulness and patience.

46
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what amount of canadian children in early childhood are overweight, and what amount are obese. what program has launched for 3-5 years old

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14% are overweight and 6% are obese.
The Hospital for Sick Children and Toronto Public Health has launched a program that focuses on physical games, meal planning, and family activities

47
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why are children especially vulnerable to second-hand smoke. what amount of children under 12 are exposed to second hand smoke

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they have less developed immune system, faster breathing rate so they absorb more smoke, they have less control about wether their environment will be smoke free.
7%

48
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what are the top toys of all time

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playdough, building blocks. dolls, dress up clothes

49
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what was in the 2016 hot toy list

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droids and robots like BB8, finding dory, paw patrol.

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