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?

Need to move away from parents emotionally (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a moral/ethical characteristic of adolescents?

Asking larger questions about the meaning of life (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Designing educational experiences that address all developmental characteristics (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Meeting the increasing demands of a changing knowledge society (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Childhood and adolescence (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Hormonal changes (C) 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?

Sexual objectification (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Eating disorder (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

They are pruned back (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Eating disorders (A) 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?

Identity (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Breast development (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Eating disorder (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one key message about menstruation mentioned?

It is a normal process and girls can engage in everyday activities. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Iron intake deficiency due to growth spurt and menstruation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of positive body image?

Acceptance of the body regardless of its appearance (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Obesity (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Abundance of information on reproductive health (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the common reason cited for adolescents taking risks?

Curiosity and need for growth (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the best approach to body hygiene during puberty?

Proper hygiene of all body parts should be maintained (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of comments are considered body shaming?

Inappropriate, critical, humiliating or negative comments about a person’s body size or weight (C) Signup and view all the answers