Understanding the Adolescence Stage: A Time of Change (Lesson 4) Flashcards
these changes are inevitable as these are part of natural human development. one important purpose of the physiological transitions in this stage is for sexual or biological reproduction
Physical/Physiological
the human body changes through important chemicals called ____ these are chemical substances produced by the body to cellular and organic activities
hormones
the body system responsible in producing hormones is the ____
endocrine system
at a certain point in the developmental age, some glands in the endocrine system become inactive and stop releasing hormones. an example of this is the ____
thymosin hormone
what does thymosin hormone releases?
thymus gland
what does thymus gland stimulates?
the development of T-lymphocytes also known as “T Cells”
T cell are important in the development of immune system to help?
the body fight diseases
the human body starts to produce and release hormones that lead to sexual changes. an example of this is the secretion of?
gonadotropin-releasing hormone or GnRH.
the GnRH stimulates the?
(also known as the master gland)
Pituitary gland
teenage hormones
(1) Follicle-Stimulating Hormone or FSH
(2) Luteinizing Hormone or LH
a person will start claiming independence from familial influences and pressures and will rely more on peers and outside influences.
Social/Interpersonal
as adolescents expands, social networks and interaction are expected to have developed the skill of?
social sensitivity
one of the crucial changes in the adolescent’s life is complicated emotional experiences. in this stage, the emotions are developing from simple to more complex affective states
Emotional/Affective
adolescents should learn how to be aware and certain about their emotions and experiences or feelings.
Emotional Awareness
as a person grows into maturity, his or her intellectual aspect also develops. certain capacities of the brain start to unfold and some advanced functionalities also increase.
Intellectual/Cognitive
