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Terms in this set (80) Adolescence Developmental stage between childhood and adulthood Puberty Period during which sexual organs mature; begins earlier in girls (11 or 12) than in boys (13 or 14) -pituitary gland signals other glands to begin producing sex hormones (leptin also ap...

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Psych 140
Developmental Psychology, Module 6
Terms in this set (80)


Developmental stage between childhood and
Adolescence
adulthood


Period during which sexual organs mature;
begins earlier in girls (11 or 12) than in boys (13 or
Puberty 14)
-pituitary gland signals other glands to begin
producing sex hormones (leptin also appears to
play a role in onset of puberty)

Androgens Male sex hormones


Estrogens Female sex hormones


Changes in vagina and uterus; menarche; breast
Puberty in girls development; hormone changes may lead to
depression or anger


Menarche Onset of menstruation


Environmental and cultural factors; it varies in
different parts of the world; more affluent, better
Factors that affect start of nourished, healthier girls start earlier; obesity
menarche leads to early maturity (proportion of fat to muscle
plays a role in timing); environmental stress can
cause earlier start

, Growth of penis and scrotum; spermarche
(usually
Puberty in boys occurs around
fluctuations age
lead to13); voice
anger and deepens;
annoyancehormone



Spermarche First ejaculation


Girls tend to have higher self-esteem, a rise in

status, and self-awareness when they begin
Girls' body image and puberty menstruating; girls are often unhappy with their
developing bodies (societal pressures)


Early: kids tend to be more popular, but not ready

to deal with dating; reactions depend on
Effects of early and late norms
cultural puberty
Late: leads to decline in self-esteem; dating lives
suffer



Growth spurt requires an increase in food (calcium
Adolescent growth spurt and iron): average girl needs 2,200 calories,
calorie requirements
average
boy needs 2,800 calories

Most common health concern: 1 in 5 adolescents
are overweight, and 1 in 20 are obese;
psychological and physical health consequences;
Adolescent obesity obese adolescents have an 80% chance of being
obese in adulthood; lack of exercise, sedentary
lifestyle, and availability of fast food
contributes

Severe eating disorder; individuals refuse to eat;
primarily affects white women between 12 and 40;
Anorexia nervosa
15-20% starve themselves to death; 10% of
anorexics are male

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