Term 1 of 52
Profile of people with bulimia nervosa
may also run in families. However, these individuals are more likely to be impulsive and
engage in other reckless behaviors. Research has found connections between bulimia
and depressive disorders, indicating a possible biochemical problem.
are more likely to come from middle- to upper-class families that are highly controlling,
common for it to run in the family.
are more likely to be very perfectionistic and tightly controlling of their own behaviors.
may come from a culture or part of society where there is a high emphasis on being thin.
may also have low levels of key neurotransmitters.
is more problematic. Reflective of troubles that start long before adolescence.
Combination of biological and social factors contributes to aggressive behaviors that
persist into adulthood.
This stage involves active exploration of one's ethnic identity, often prompted by social
or personal encounters highlighting ethnicity. Individuals may engage in activities like
exploring cultural practices, researching group history, or learning about what it means
to belong to their ethnic group.
,Term 2 of 52
Late-Maturing Boys
may be at-risk for problem behaviors if their appearance and behavior, paired with an
unsympathetic and bullying school situation, results in their being rejected by their
peers. The poor outcomes are by no means inevitable.
The teen is committed to a specific vocational path without experiencing a crisis.
Influenced by parental expectations, they have chosen a career without thoroughly
exploring alternatives. Have accepted a predetermined path in line with family traditions
or societal norms, assuming a vocational identity based on external expectations rather
than personal exploration.
Early maturing girls are at risk for partaking in sexual activity and poor body image. This
is because they develop more quickly than other girls their age, which may distort the
view they have of themselves and their figures. This change in their figures can also
cause them to receive more attention from boys, which can lead them to partaking in
sexual activities.
Start of Puberty: Usually begins between ages 9.5 and 13.5.
Growth Spurt: age 12.5
Spermarche (First Ejaculation): Begins around the age of 13
End of Puberty: 18 years old on average.
Term 3 of 52
Describe the pendulum problem.
Piaget would test students' success at thinking logically and systematically through what
causes a pendulum to swing more rapidly. The adolescents are expected to come up
with a hypothesis and then systematically test it.
Girls are more likely to attempt suicide, while boys are more likely to complete it.
is more problematic. Reflective of troubles that start long before adolescence.
Combination of biological and social factors contributes to aggressive behaviors that
persist into adulthood.
Individuals in this stage may not have explored or acknowledged their ethnic identity.
They may adopt cultural values without much thought, and this stage might be more
prevalent among those from the dominant culture.
,Term 4 of 52
What are common symptoms of adolescent depression? Did any of these symptoms surprise
you?
affects your entire body.
Anorexia can be fatal, and it is the deadliest mental disorder. Anorexia damages all
major organs, and heart problems can linger for the rest of the individual's life.
Nutritional deficiencies also affect the brain and bones. Amenorrhea (cessation of
menstruation) is also common. Both anorexia and bulimia are associated with mental
health issues, including depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
Racial and ethnic identity is a person's understanding of and connection to their ethnic
group. Like Marcia's ideas about adolescent identity, researchers think that people start
in a place of unexamined ethnic identity, a process of search or moratorium, and identity
achievement
Crying
Anger and Irritability
Loss of interest
Low self-esteem
Feelings of worthlessness
Extreme sensitivity to rejection or failure
Grim view of future
Suicidal thoughts
Both show a pattern of overproduction of neural connections that are then pruned away
through learning and usage. Myelination begins in early childhood and is completed in
adolescence.
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Garbarino's Interventions to Stop Violence Cycle:
- Teaching empathy to reduce violent tendencies.
Protecting boys from both physical and digital violence.
- Stimulating spirituality for meaning and purpose.
- Mentoring by trustworthy adult figures.
- Providing better educational opportunities for increased options and self-esteem.
- Offering positive social support through groups like church, sports, and the arts.
- Teaching androgyny to counteract hyper-masculinized views.
affects the entire body. Is less costly from a health standpoint, it can result in heart
failure and stomach rupture. More benign consequences are from purging behaviors,
which can noticeably affect cheeks and hands. However, consequences of bulimia are
less noticeable than the consequences of anorexia, particularly since many bulimic
individuals are of normal weight or are overweight (purging is an inefficient means of
losing weight). Both anorexia and bulimia are associated with mental health issues,
including depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
are more likely to come from middle- to upper-class families that are highly controlling,
common for it to run in the family.
are more likely to be very perfectionistic and tightly controlling of their own behaviors.
may come from a culture or part of society where there is a high emphasis on being thin.
may also have low levels of key neurotransmitters.
1. Vomiting immediately afterward only eliminates 50% of calories at best.
2. Laxatives only get rid of around 10% of calories, mainly water loss.
Term 6 of 52
For whom is the disorder more likely to be fatal?
Anorexia Nervosa
Binge Eating Disorder
Bulimia
Bulimia Nervosa
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