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Effective Components for Adolescents' Development

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What are the three periods of psychosocial development during adolescence?

Early childhood, middle childhood, late childhood
Early adolescence, middle adolescence, late adolescence (correct)
Infancy, toddlerhood, preschool age
Adulthood, middle age, old age

What are some central psychosocial tasks during adolescence?

Learning to drive a car and manage finances
Learning advanced mathematics and science concepts
Developing body image and awareness of sexuality (correct)
Learning to ride a bike and swim

What can the dramatic changes in body shape, size, and composition during adolescence lead to?

Improved self-esteem
Poor body image and possibly disordered eating (correct)
Decreased awareness of sexuality
Enhanced social skills

Why might males who enter puberty late feel physically inferior to their peers?

Because they mature later than their peers (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do adolescents often resort to when feeling physically inferior to their peers due to late puberty?

Using anabolic steroids and supplements (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for family or health care professionals to address poor body image during adolescence?

To avoid the potential development of disordered eating (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of females who mature early, according to the text?

They have poor body image and more eating problems. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is education about normal growth and development important for young adolescents?

To facilitate a positive self-image and reduce health risks. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does peer influence impact the nutritional intake of adolescents?

It may lead to poor dietary intake or improved intake based on peer pressure. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What cognitive characteristics dominate early adolescence according to the text?

Impulsive behavior and concrete thinking (C) Signup and view all the answers

What limits young adolescents from understanding complex health and nutrition issues?

Abstract reasoning abilities not yet developed (B) Signup and view all the answers

What marks the development of emotional and social independence for adolescents?

Middle adolescence (A) Signup and view all the answers

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