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What is the primary role of the spinal cord within the central nervous system?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for voluntary action?
Which component of a neuron is primarily responsible for receiving messages?
What is the function of the forebrain in the nervous system?
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How does the sympathetic nervous system primarily respond to stimuli?
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What is meant by the term 'Ideal Self'?
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At what age range does puberty typically start for boys?
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Which of the following is a physiological change during adolescent girls' puberty?
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Which disorder is characterized by persistent pursuit of a thinner build through extreme hunger?
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What is a key aspect of social development during adolescence?
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Adolescent girls require more of which nutrients during puberty?
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What type of stress is characterized as positive stress that can motivate individuals?
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Which change is NOT associated with boys during puberty?
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Which anxiety disorder is marked by excessive fear of social situations?
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Which stressor type can be described as daily hassles like waiting in line or dealing with traffic?
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What is social comparison theory primarily related to?
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What is a common characteristic of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
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What should boys be advised regarding their puberty experience?
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Which disorder involves excessive anxiety when a child is separated from their parents?
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What behavior is typical in Bulimia Nervosa?
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Which disorder is characterized by frequent, uncontrollable thoughts that are deemed unreasonable?
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Study Notes
Knowing Oneself
- Self is characterized as separate, self-contained, independent, consistent, unitary, and private.
- Ideal Self represents the aspirations of who one aims to become.
- Actual Self reflects one's present self as viewed daily.
- Social Comparison Theory suggests individuals gain insights into behavior through comparisons with others.
Developing the Whole Person
- Physiological Development involves physical changes in the body.
- Emotional Development relates to the feelings experienced by an individual.
- Social Development encompasses the capacity to connect and feel belonging.
- Cognitive Development pertains to intellectual abilities, including thoughts, attitudes, beliefs, and values.
- Spiritual Development relates to the soul, spirit, or inner essence.
Why Am I Like This: Puberty
- Girls typically start puberty between 8 to 13 years, with physical changes including breast development, body shape alteration, and onset of menstruation.
- Girls require 10% more nutrients, iron, and iodine during puberty.
- Boys usually begin puberty around 11 to 14 years, experiencing growth of penis and testes, body shape changes, facial hair, voice changes, and erections.
- Boys need guidance on personal hygiene, including shaving and genital care.
Mental Health & Stress
- Depression is classified as a disorder of emotion or mood, leading to sadness and hopelessness.
- Eating disorders include Anorexia Nervosa (pursuit of thinness through starvation) and Bulimia Nervosa (binge eating followed by purging).
- Anxiety disorders encompass Separation Anxiety Disorder (excessive anxiety when parents leave), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (persistent worries), Social Phobia (fear of social situations), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (unreasonable obsessive thoughts), Panic Disorder (intense fear and difficulty breathing), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (re-living traumatic events).
Brain: Parts, Function & Societal Relationship
- The Central Nervous System (CNS) processes, interprets, and stores sensory information.
- The spinal cord acts as a bridge between the brain and the body below the neck, facilitating automatic spinal reflexes.
- The Hindbrain controls essential functions like respiration and motor activity, while the Midbrain manages eye and eyelid movements.
- The Forebrain is crucial for complex cognitive activities and voluntary motor functions.
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
- The PNS manages the CNS's input and output, consisting of the Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems.
- The Somatic Nervous System allows voluntary action by controlling skeletal muscles.
- The Autonomic Nervous System regulates involuntary actions, including the Sympathetic (mobilizing for action) and Parasympathetic (slowing down functions).
Parts of Neuron
- The Cell Body contains necessary machinery for neuron survival and message transmission.
- Dendrites act as antennas that receive messages from other neurons, transmitting them to the cell body.
- Axons carry messages away from the cell body to other cells.
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Test your understanding of personal development concepts, including knowing oneself and the changes experienced during puberty. Explore the ideal self and the physical transformations that occur from ages 8 to 13. This quiz covers core concepts essential for self-awareness and growth.
