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Which system is responsible for regulating hormone levels during puberty?
Which system is responsible for regulating hormone levels during puberty?
Which hormone is directly responsible for triggering the onset of puberty?
Which hormone is directly responsible for triggering the onset of puberty?
Which of the following is NOT part of the HPG axis?
Which of the following is NOT part of the HPG axis?
Which gland matures during adrenarche?
Which gland matures during adrenarche?
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Which of the following is NOT linked to early puberty onset?
Which of the following is NOT linked to early puberty onset?
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The 'organizing role' of hormones refers to their influence on:
The 'organizing role' of hormones refers to their influence on:
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Which of the following is a common secondary sex characteristic in males?
Which of the following is a common secondary sex characteristic in males?
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Peak height velocity occurs during:
Peak height velocity occurs during:
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Which of these hormones is primarily associated with puberty in girls?
Which of these hormones is primarily associated with puberty in girls?
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During adolescent egocentrism, the "personal fable" refers to:
During adolescent egocentrism, the "personal fable" refers to:
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Which brain region undergoes significant development during adolescence and is essential for planning and decision-making?
Which brain region undergoes significant development during adolescence and is essential for planning and decision-making?
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The "reminiscence bump" is primarily related to:
The "reminiscence bump" is primarily related to:
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Which of the following best describes Vygotsky's concept of the "zone of proximal development"?
Which of the following best describes Vygotsky's concept of the "zone of proximal development"?
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Which of these neurotransmitters is directly linked to reward-seeking behavior and motivation?
Which of these neurotransmitters is directly linked to reward-seeking behavior and motivation?
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Which of these factors is LEAST likely to influence adolescent risk-taking?
Which of these factors is LEAST likely to influence adolescent risk-taking?
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Inventionist theorists argue that adolescence is a social construct, meaning:
Inventionist theorists argue that adolescence is a social construct, meaning:
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Which of the following is LEAST likely to be considered a feature of emerging adulthood?
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be considered a feature of emerging adulthood?
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Which of the following statements best explains the developmental readiness hypothesis regarding early-maturing girls' stress?
Which of the following statements best explains the developmental readiness hypothesis regarding early-maturing girls' stress?
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Flashcards
Leptin
Leptin
A hormone that helps regulate energy balance and body weight.
Piaget's formal operational stage
Piaget's formal operational stage
A stage of cognitive development where abstract reasoning is possible.
Adolescent egocentrism
Adolescent egocentrism
The belief that one is the center of attention, leading to the 'imaginary audience.'
The reminiscence bump
The reminiscence bump
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Prefrontal cortex
Prefrontal cortex
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Vygotsky's zone of proximal development
Vygotsky's zone of proximal development
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Dopamine
Dopamine
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Emerging adulthood
Emerging adulthood
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Scarification
Scarification
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Changes in social roles
Changes in social roles
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Endocrine system
Endocrine system
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Kisspeptin
Kisspeptin
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HPG axis
HPG axis
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Adrenarche
Adrenarche
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Organizing role of hormones
Organizing role of hormones
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Menarche
Menarche
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Secular trend
Secular trend
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Sleep regulation hormone
Sleep regulation hormone
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Study Notes
Biological Tradition
- Puberty Regulation: The endocrine system regulates hormone levels during puberty.
- Puberty Trigger: Kisspeptin is the hormone directly triggering puberty.
- HPG Axis Components: The HPG axis includes the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and gonads. The adrenal glands are not part of the HPG axis.
- Adrenarche Focus: Adrenarche involves maturation of the adrenal glands.
- Factors Affecting Early Puberty: High body fat, genetic predisposition, and artificial light exposure can contribute to earlier puberty onset. Chronic illness is another factor.
- Hormonal Organising Role: Hormones influence prenatal brain and body development.
- Male Secondary Sex Characteristics: Facial hair growth is a common male secondary sex characteristic.
- Peak Height Velocity: Peak height velocity occurs during a growth spurt.
- Hypothalamus Function: The hypothalamus acts as a thermostat in the HPG feedback loop.
- Menarche Marker: Breast development (Tanner stage) often precedes underarm hair development & menarche.
- Early Maturation Outcomes: Early-maturing girls may experience body dissatisfaction and higher rates of depression.
- Puberty Timing Differences: Black girls in the U.S. often reach puberty earlier than white girls. Environmental factors (outside of genetics) are in play.
- Secular Trend Definition: Earlier puberty and increased stature over centuries.
- Sleep Regulation in Teens: Melatonin is associated with sleep regulation and delayed phase preference in teens.
- Pheromone Impact: Pheromones are not known to accelerate puberty in a controlled way.
Cognitive Transitions
- Formal Operational Stage: Characterized by abstract reasoning.
- Adolescent Egocentrism: Involves the imaginary audience and personal fable.
- Reminiscence Bump: Better memory recall of adolescent experiences.
- Impulse Control Region: The prefrontal cortex is responsible for impulse control.
- Improved Information Processing: Myelination improves information processing efficiency.
- Brain Plasticity: Allows the brain to remodel in response to experience.
- Limbic System/Prefrontal Cortex: The limbic system matures earlier, leading to increased risk-taking.
- Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotsky): Focuses on learning through challenging tasks with guidance.
- Reward-Seeking Neurotransmitter: Dopamine is linked to reward-seeking behavior.
- Peer Pressure Peak: Adolescents are most susceptible to peer pressure around age 14.
- Decision-Making Framework: Behavioral decision theory involves evaluating cost-benefit analysis of choices.
- Factors Increasing Risk-Taking: Sleep deprivation increases adolescent risk-taking.
- Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex (DLPFC): Critical for higher-order thinking.
Social Transition
- Social Redefinition Focus: Changes in legal status and societal roles are part of social redefinition.
- Age of Majority: Legal recognition as an adult.
- Emerging Adulthood Features: Exploration of identity is a hallmark of emerging adulthood.
- Inventionist Theory of Adolescence: Adolescence is a social construct.
- Status Offense: Applies only to minors.
- Traditional Culture Adulthood Transition: Often includes clear initiation ceremonies.
- Social Redefinition in Modern Societies: Lack of clarity due to overlapping roles & responsibilities.
- Elongated Adolescence: Delayed entry into adult roles contributes to extended adolescence.
- Cohort Effects: Factors influenced by the historical era of birth.
- Mixed Topics (See below for detailed notes )
Mixed Topics
- Stress Hormone: Cortisol is released during stress.
- Bone Growth Plate Closure: The closing of bone growth plates.
- Muscle-to-Fat Ratio: Girls' muscle-to-fat ratio is approximately [missing data].
- Delayed Phase Preference: Shifted internal biological clocks cause delayed phase preference.
- Early Maturation Stress: The "maturational deviance" hypothesis explains distress.
- Synaptic Pruning Outcome: Synaptic pruning leads to more efficient brain function
- Functional Connectivity: Refers to how brain regions work together.
- Reduced Adolescent Risk-Taking Factor: [Missing data/factor].
- Ventral Striatum Function: Key for reward processing.
- Body Dissatisfaction Influence: Body dissatisfaction is most influenced by [missing data, likely social/media factors].
- Leptin Source: Leptin is produced by fat cells.
- Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC): Involved in emotion regulation and decision-making.
- Brain Change Term: Plasticity describes the brain's ability to change in response to experience.
- Early Maturing Boys Behaviors: [Missing data].
- Maturity Gap: Refers to the [missing context].
- Brain Connectivity Imaging: [Missing data].
- Low Adolescent Risk-Taking: Risk-taking is least likely when [missing data/situation].
- Stress in Early-Maturing Girls Hypothesis: Developmental readiness hypothesis.
- Primary Sex Characteristic: [Missing data].
- Menarche Significance: Marks the start of reproductive capability.
- Puberty Delay Factor: [Missing data]
- Temporal Parietal Junction (TPJ): Involved in social comprehension and understanding.
- Scaffolding in Learning: Aligns with Vygotsky's zone of proximal development.
- Emerging Adulthood Non-Feature: [Missing data].
- Juvenile Justice System Role: Handles issues relating to minors.
- Secular Trends Driver: Improved nutrition is likely a driver.
- Adolescent Brain Change: [Missing data].
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Explore the intricate processes of puberty regulation through the endocrine system in this quiz. Topics include the role of hormones like kisspeptin in triggering puberty, the components of the HPG axis, and factors influencing early puberty onset. Test your knowledge on male secondary sex characteristics and the physiological changes during this crucial developmental stage.
