Adolescence Development
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What is the age range defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) for an adolescent?

  • 9-14 years
  • 13-20 years
  • 15-22 years
  • 10-19 years (correct)
  • What is a notable physical change during adolescence?

  • Stagnation of brain development
  • Decrease in reproductive system maturity
  • Increase in height and muscle mass (correct)
  • Loss of muscle mass
  • What is a common psychological characteristic of adolescents?

  • Improved self-control
  • Emotional stability
  • Increased responsibility
  • Fluctuations in mood and behavior (correct)
  • What is a social characteristic of adolescents?

    <p>Need to move away from parents emotionally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a moral/ethical characteristic of adolescents?

    <p>Asking larger questions about the meaning of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important consideration for educators when designing educational environments for adolescents?

    <p>Designing educational experiences that address all developmental characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of designing academic curriculum for adolescents?

    <p>Meeting the increasing demands of a changing knowledge society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical period in a person's life for developing habits that build ethical leaders?

    <p>Childhood and adolescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During adolescence, what is the primary reason for boys experiencing nocturnal emissions?

    <p>Hormonal changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the act of reducing another person's value to that of an object of sexual desire or gaze?

    <p>Sexual objectification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a serious disturbance of one's daily diet?

    <p>Eating disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During adolescence, what happens to the brain cells and connections that are not used?

    <p>They are pruned back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of strong social and cultural forces influencing body image in young people?

    <p>Eating disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a search for in adolescence, characterized by defining meaning in life, establishing personal values, and a sense of self?

    <p>Identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of hormonal changes in girls during adolescence?

    <p>Breast development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a concern of adolescents, characterized by serious disturbances of one's daily diet?

    <p>Eating disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key message about menstruation mentioned?

    <p>It is a normal process and girls can engage in everyday activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor is more likely to contribute to anemia in adolescent girls?

    <p>Iron intake deficiency due to growth spurt and menstruation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of positive body image?

    <p>Acceptance of the body regardless of its appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is NOT listed as a major health issue of adolescents?

    <p>Obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by adolescents in accessing health services?

    <p>Abundance of information on reproductive health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common reason cited for adolescents taking risks?

    <p>Curiosity and need for growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best approach to body hygiene during puberty?

    <p>Proper hygiene of all body parts should be maintained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of comments are considered body shaming?

    <p>Inappropriate, critical, humiliating or negative comments about a person’s body size or weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

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