Puberty

Question 1

Describe puberty as a stage- what defines its onset? What are the outcomes of puberty?

Question 2

Discuss the factors, both biological and environmental, that influence individual variability in pubertal growth and development.

Question 3

Describe the secular trend in puberty and its implications.

Question 4

Explain the function of the HPG axis and the hormonal feedback loop.

Question 5

Explain the adjustment correlates that accompany puberty, including the advantages and disadvantages associated with early and late maturation.

Question 6

Describe how physical maturation affects the adolescent’s self-image, mood, and relationships with parents.

Question 7

Explain the importance of body image in adolescence, and describe differences in body image by gender and race.

Question 8

Discuss trends in health and mortality of adolescence as a period – think about overall health, and also specific causes of death and illness.

Question 9

Describe the role of gender in the timing of pubertal development and outcomes