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Two types of physical development that occurs during puberty? - - Dramatic increases in height, weight,
and changes in body's fat and muscle content
- Changes in the reproductive organs that mark sexual maturity, as well as secondary sexual
characteristics (body and facial hair, growth of breasts)
What should we expect during adolescence regarding brain development? - - By the beginning of
adolescence, the brain is 95% of adult size and weight
- Myelination and synaptic pruning are nearly complete
- Not all brain regions reach maturity:
--> Brain systems sensitive to reward reach maturity
--> Brain systems responsible for self-control are not fully specialized until adulthood
Physical growth during puberty - During the adolescent growth spurt, females gain as much as 15
pounds a year and boys 17 pounds
-Body parts do not mature at the same rate
-Body fat increases, more so for girls
-Muscle fibers become thicker and denser; heart and lung capacity increase, more so for boys
What are primary sex characteristics? - organs of reproduction
What are secondary sex characteristics? - denote physical signs of maturity not directly linked to
reproduction
What is menarche? - onset of menstruation in girls
What is spermarche? - the first spontaneous ejaculation of sperm-containing fluid
When is the onset of puberty in males? - Early maturer: 11 (boys)
, Late maturer: 15-16 (boys)
When is the onset of puberty in females? - Early maturer: 9 (girls)
Late maturer: 14-15 (girls)
What is the strong predictor letting us know about time of menarche? - - A daughter's age at menarche
relates to her mother's age at menarche
- Menarche occurs earlier in countries or SES levels where nutrition and healthcare are better
- Girls start menarche earlier when stressed (e.g., when mothers had harshly punished them or had
stressful relationships themselves)
What are we going to see regarding spermarche? - - Less is known about boys' reactions to spermarche
- Feel more positively if prepared for it (e.g., by reading)
- Rarely tell parents and friends
What are the negative consequence regarding early maturation for girls? - Early maturation's effects on
girls' sexual activity varies among U.S. ethnic groups
lack self-confidence, less popular, more likely to be depressed and have behavior problems
pressured into sex early and become mothers while still teenagers (Poverty)
What are the negative consequences regarding early maturation for boys? - Early-maturing boys are at
risk for psychological disorders such as depression; they are also more prone to substance abuse and to
sexual activity. Because they spend more time with older boys and more exposed to risky behavior
Are there any consequences for late maturing girls? - Late-maturing girls fare well
Are there any consequences for late maturing boys? - Late-maturing boys are at somewhat greater risk
for depression
About what percent of adolescents are overweight? - 1 out of every 5 teens is overweight (20%)
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