Physical Changes in Adolescence

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What triggers the development of primary sex characteristics during puberty?

Participation in regular physical exercise

Release of male sex hormone testosterone in boys and female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone in girls (correct)

Consumption of a balanced diet

Increase in growth hormone levels

Which characteristic is considered a primary sex characteristic?

Pubic and underarm hair growth in both boys and girls

Deepening of voice in boys

Development of breasts in girls (correct)

Enlarged Adam's apple in boys

At what approximate age range do boys typically start puberty?

9-14 years (correct)

19-22 years

15-18 years

5-8 years

What is the average age for girls to experience the enlargement of breasts as a sign of puberty?

10-12 years Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for triggering the development of sex organs in girls during puberty?

Estrogen and progesterone Signup and view all the answers

What marks the transition between childhood and adulthood?

Puberty Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is an example of a secondary sex characteristic that develops during puberty?

Enlargement of testicles in boys Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common consequence of early puberty in girls?

Improved social advantages Signup and view all the answers

According to Kohlberg's theory, at which stage of moral development are individuals most likely to base their moral judgments on societal norms and expectations?

Conventional level Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following is a common characteristic of early-maturing boys?

Increased risk of delinquency and antisocial behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Piaget's theory of cognitive development and Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

Piaget's theory is based on the idea that cognitive development follows specific patterns, while Kohlberg's theory argues that moral development follows a series of stages. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the main idea of Kohlberg's moral development theory?

Moral development involves active thinking and reasoning, and follows a series of stages. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the primary focus of the passage?

The psychological consequences of early and late puberty in adolescents Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following is a consequence of early puberty that is experienced by both boys and girls?

A rapid growth spurt during the adolescent years Signup and view all the answers

In the moral dilemma presented in the passage, what is the main ethical issue that Kohlberg was examining?

The conflict between individual needs and societal rules Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between Piaget's theory of cognitive development and Kohlberg's theory of moral development, as presented in the passage?

Piaget's theory and Kohlberg's theory are complementary, with Piaget focusing on cognitive development and Kohlberg on moral development. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following is a key difference between the psychological consequences of early puberty in boys and girls?

Early-maturing boys are more likely to attain social advantages, while early-maturing girls are more likely to have a lower self-image and higher rates of depression. Signup and view all the answers

Physical Changes in Adolescence

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