Module 4 (2) Flashcards
the period between ages 13 up to 20 years, a time that serves as a transition between childhood and becoming a late adolescent
Adolescence
blocked hair follicle
Comedones
the ability to think in abstract terms and use the scientific method (deductive reasoning) to arrive at conclusions
Formal operational thought
is for the adolescent to decide
whom they are and what kind of person they will be
Identity
is a form of organized bullying which refers to demeaning or humiliating rituals that prospective members have to undergo to join sororities, fraternities, adolescent gangs or sports teams
hazing
It is the time at which an individual first becomes capable of sexual reproduction
Puberty
It refers to repetitive, intrusive, and unwanted actions such as constant and threatening pursuit directed at an individual to gain the individual’s attention or to evoke fear
Stalking
refers to the use of chemicals to improve a mental state or
induce euphoria.
Substance Use Disorder
Boys typically grow and gain weight in teenage years by how many?
4 to 12 in (10-30cm) in height
15 to 65 lb (7 to 30 kg) weight
Girls typically grow and gain weight in teenage years by how many?
2 to 8 inches (5 to 20 cm) in height and gain 15 to 55 lb. (7 to 25 kg).
At what age in male does Growth spurt continuing; pubic hair
abundant and curly; testes, scrotum,
and penis enlarging further; axillary
hair present; facial hair fine and
downy; voice changes happen with
annoying frequency
13 to 15
At what age in female does Pubic hair curly and abundant; may
extend onto medial aspect of thighs;
breast tissue appears adult; nipples
protrude; areolas no longer project
as separate ridges from breast;
may
have some degree of faci
15 to 16
At what age in female does Pubic hair thick and curly, triangular
in
distribution; breast areola and
papilla
form secondary mound;
menstruation
is ovulatory, making pregnancy possible
13 - 15
At what age in male does Genitalia adult; scrotum dark and
heavily rugated; facial and body hair
present; sperm production mature
15 to 16
At what age in both male and female does skeletal growth end?
female - 16 to 17
male - 17 to 18
at what age in male does Pubic hair may extend along medial
aspect of thighs; testes, scrotum,
and
penis adult in size; may have some
degree of facial acne; gynecomastia
(enlarged breast tissue), if present,
fades
16 -17
What is the developmental task for adolescence?
identity versus role confusion
What is the Late Adolescent Developmental Task?
Intimacy versus Isolation
Most 15-year-olds fall “in love” how many times a year?
5 or 6
this age begin to experience “crushes”, or infatuations with schoolmates.
They may spend more time longing for someone than they do instituting an in-depth
and rewarding relationship.
13
at this age, teenagers have become quieter and more introspective. They are
becoming used to their changing bodies, have more confidence in themselves, and feel
more self-esteem.
14
at this age, boys are becoming sexually mature. Both sexes are better able to
trust their bodies than the year before
16
at this age, they tend to have adult values and responses to events. They have left behind the childish behaviors they used in early adolescence to get the attention of others.
17
