110 Questions
During puberty, the rapid growth period typically takes an average of how many years to complete?
3 years
Which of the following is NOT a major change associated with the pubescent period?
Development of tertiary sex characteristics
What is the term for the transitional period that begins with sexual maturity and ends with cessation of growth and the movement toward emotional maturity?
Adolescence
What are the primary sex characteristics in males and females?
Ovaries and penis
Which of the following is a secondary sex characteristic that occurs in girls during puberty?
Increase in breast development
At what age does growth in height cease for girls during adolescence?
16 to 17 years
Which of the following is a common condition causing lateral curvature of the spine in adolescents?
Scoliosis
What is the typical age range for the appearance of wisdom teeth in teenagers?
14 to 25 years
Which gland is responsible for the release of hormones that stimulate the development of secondary sex characteristics during puberty?
Adenohypophysis
Which of the following is a primary sex characteristic in females during puberty?
Breast development
What is the primary psychosocial task of adolescence according to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?
Identity vs. Role Confusion
What is the cognitive level of functioning during the teenage period of development?
Formal operational
Which of the following is a normal pulse range for this developmental stage?
60-90 beats per minute
What is the normal respiratory rate for adolescents?
16-24 breaths per minute
What changes occur in the circulatory system during adolescence?
Increase in heart size and blood volume
What is a common concern during puberty?
Preoccupation with family problems
Which of the following is the best means of prevention for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among teenagers?
Using condoms consistently and correctly
What is the most common source of information about sex for teenagers?
Peers
Why is it important for young people to receive sex education before they become teenagers?
To promote responsible sexual behavior
What are the risks associated with teen pregnancy?
All of the above
During puberty, individuals tend to spend more time alone and in their rooms. This is primarily due to
Growing self-consciousness
Which of the following is a common characteristic of youth during puberty?
Strong desire for independence
According to Erikson, the primary psychosocial task for adolescents is
Testing out and questioning values and beliefs
During adolescence, teens often experience ambivalent feelings. Ambivalence is best described as
Having two opposing feelings about the same person or object
According to the text, what are some common emotions experienced by adolescents?
Anger, fear, worry, jealousy, envy, and happiness
What is the cause of the charged emotions experienced by adolescents?
Physical and hormonal changes
What are some conflicting emotions experienced by adolescents?
Loving and hating their families, wanting freedom and needing supervision, wanting to be part of a group of peers and wishing to be left alone
What is a common behavior exhibited by adolescents during this development period?
Giving up earlier forms of play activities
How do adolescents typically respond to teasing directed towards them?
They are usually not able to handle it
What is a common experience of adolescents during this development period?
Boredom
True or false: Adolescents experience many different, sometimes conflicting emotions?
True
True or false: Boredom is common during adolescence?
True
True or false: Adolescents often give up earlier forms of play activities?
True
True or false: Adolescents have a sense of humor but often use it at the expense of others?
True
True or false: Anger is a commonly expressed emotion in adolescents?
True
True or false: Adolescents are usually able to handle teasing directed towards them?
False
True or false: Emotions are the expressed feelings that influence a person's behavior?
True
True or false: Emotions in adolescence are caused only by physical changes?
False
True or false: Adolescents experience heightened emotional responses due to increased social pressures?
True
True or false: Adolescents often feel ambivalence about various issues?
True
Which of the following is a primary sex characteristic in males during puberty?
Growth of facial hair
What are the primary sex characteristics in females during puberty?
Enlargement of the breasts
What is the primary psychosocial task of adolescence according to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?
Developing a sense of identity
What is a common concern during puberty?
Body image issues
Which of the following is a common concern during puberty?
Preoccupation with body image
What is the normal pulse range for adolescents during this developmental stage?
60-90 beats per minute
What is a primary sex characteristic in females during puberty?
Enlargement of breasts
What is a common emotion experienced by adolescents during this developmental stage?
Anxiety
Which of the following is a secondary sex characteristic that occurs in boys during puberty?
Appearance of underarm hair
What is the average duration of a monthly period or discharge?
3 to 5 days
What is the average blood loss with each period?
30 to 40 mL
When does growth in height cease for boys during adolescence?
19 to 20 years
Which of the following is NOT a primary sex characteristic during puberty?
Onset of the menstrual flow in girls
What is the typical range of height increase during puberty for boys?
4 to 12 inches (10 to 30 cm)
Which of the following is a secondary sex characteristic that occurs in boys during puberty?
Growth of pubic hair
What is the primary function of the female gonads, or ovaries, during puberty?
Produce female sex cells (ova)
Which of the following is NOT a sexually transmitted disease (STD)?
Syphilis
Which of the following is a potential consequence of teen pregnancy?
Increased risk of complications for both mother and baby
What is the best means of prevention for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among teenagers?
Using condoms consistently and correctly
Why is it important for young people to receive sex education before they become teenagers?
To provide accurate information about reproduction and sexual behavior
Which of the following is NOT a commonly expressed emotion in adolescents?
Boredom
During puberty, individuals tend to spend more time alone and in their rooms. This is primarily due to
Fear of babylike behavior
What is a common concern during puberty?
Physical changes
True or false: Adolescents often feel ambivalence about various issues?
True
True or false: Emotions are the expressed feelings that influence a person's behavior?
True
Which of the following is a common characteristic of youth during puberty?
Sense of humor
During puberty, individuals tend to spend more time alone and in their rooms. This is primarily due to
The desire for independence and the need to find their place in new group settings.
During adolescence, teens often experience ambivalent feelings. Ambivalence is best described as
Having two opposing feelings about the same person or object.
What is a common behavior exhibited by adolescents during this development period?
Testing out and questioning values and beliefs.
What is the primary psychosocial task of adolescence according to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?
The search for identity.
True or false: Adolescents often feel ambivalence about various issues?
True
True or false: Emotions in adolescence are caused only by physical changes?
False
True or false: Boredom is common during adolescence?
True
True or false: Adolescents experience heightened emotional responses due to increased social pressures?
True
True or false: Adolescents are usually able to handle teasing directed towards them?
False
True or false: Emotions are the expressed feelings that influence a person's behavior?
True
True or false: Adolescents experience many different, sometimes conflicting emotions?
True
True or false: Adolescents often use humor at the expense of others?
True
True or false: Adolescents give up earlier forms of play activities because they fear it represents babylike behavior?
True
True or false: Daydreaming and fantasizing occupy a great deal of adolescents' alone time?
True
True or false: Adolescents experience many different, sometimes conflicting emotions?
True
True or false: Anger is a commonly expressed emotion in adolescents?
True
True or false: Adolescents often feel ambivalence about various issues?
True
True or false: Adolescents have a sense of humor but often use it at the expense of others?
True
True or false: Puberty typically commences between ages 11 and 14?
True
True or false: The growth spurt during puberty occurs in boys earlier than in girls?
False
True or false: The male sex hormone testosterone is produced by the testes?
True
True or false: The primary function of the female gonads is to produce male sex cells?
False
True or false: The usual monthly cycle for girls and women is every 21 to 24 days?
True
True or false: Average blood loss with each period is 30 to 60 mL?
True
True or false: Secondary sex characteristics play a direct role in reproduction?
False
True or false: Muscle strength and endurance increase during adolescence?
True
True or false: The normal pulse range for adolescents during this developmental stage is between 60 and 90 beats per minute?
True
True or false: The respiratory rate of an adolescent is about the same as that of an adult?
False
True or false: Exercise produces an improved physiological response in adolescents?
True
True or false: Boys may experience an increase in blood pressure during adolescence due to the greater force needed to distribute blood to their larger body mass?
True
True or false: Teenagers acquire most of their information about sex from authoritative sources.
False
True or false: Good sex education enables adolescents to make responsible choices about their own sexuality.
True
True or false: Teen pregnancy carries increased risks of complications for both mother and baby.
True
True or false: Adolescent rape appears to be on the decrease.
False
True or false: Psychosocial development is rapid throughout puberty and adolescence?
True
True or false: Teenagers tend to spend more time by themselves and in their rooms than they did at earlier ages?
True
True or false: Adolescents often blame their parents for most of their problems?
True
True or false: Ambivalence is having two opposing feelings about the same person or object?
True
True or false: Adolescents experience a wide range of emotions during this period?
True
True or false: Boredom is a common experience for adolescents during this developmental stage?
True
True or false: Adolescents often use humor at the expense of others to feel satisfaction?
True
True or false: Teens are typically able to handle teasing that is directed towards them?
False
True or false: Emotions in adolescence are solely caused by physical and hormonal changes?
False
True or false: Daydreaming and fantasizing occupy a significant amount of adolescents' alone time?
True
Study Notes
Puberty Overview
- Puberty typically takes an average of 2-4 years to complete
- The transitional period that begins with sexual maturity and ends with cessation of growth and the movement toward emotional maturity is called adolescence
Primary Sex Characteristics
- In males: testes producing sperm
- In females: ovaries producing eggs
Secondary Sex Characteristics
- In boys: deepening of voice, growth of facial hair, and broadening of shoulders
- In girls: growth of breasts and widening of hips
Growth and Development
- Growth in height ceases for girls around age 15-16
- Growth in height ceases for boys around age 18-19
- Boys experience a height increase of around 10-11 inches during puberty
- Girls experience a height increase of around 8-9 inches during puberty
Hormonal Changes
- The gland responsible for the release of hormones that stimulate the development of secondary sex characteristics during puberty is the pituitary gland
- Hormonal changes cause the onset of menstruation in girls and sperm production in boys
Emotional Changes
- Adolescents often experience ambivalence (mixed or conflicting emotions)
- Emotions are the expressed feelings that influence a person's behavior
- Emotions in adolescence are influenced by physical, social, and psychological changes
Psychosocial Development
- According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the primary psychosocial task of adolescence is to establish a sense of identity
- Adolescents often struggle with identity vs. role confusion
Health and Hygiene
- The normal pulse range for adolescents is between 60 and 90 beats per minute
- The normal respiratory rate for adolescents is around 16-20 breaths per minute
- The circulatory system undergoes significant changes during adolescence
- A common concern during puberty is body odor and hygiene
Sex Education and Pregnancy
- The best means of prevention for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among teenagers is abstinence or safe sex practices
- It is important for young people to receive sex education before they become teenagers to make informed decisions about their sexuality
- Teen pregnancy carries increased risks of complications for both mother and baby
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