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Which of the following is NOT a sign of puberty for females?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of puberty for females?
At what age does puberty tend to start in females ?
At what age does puberty tend to start in females ?
What is a sign of puberty for males?
What is a sign of puberty for males?
What physical changes occur during puberty in both sexes?
What physical changes occur during puberty in both sexes?
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What is an example of a positive impact on teenagers' behavior mentioned in the text?
What is an example of a positive impact on teenagers' behavior mentioned in the text?
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Puberty tends to start earlier in males than in females.
Puberty tends to start earlier in males than in females.
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The heart rate decrease during puberty
The heart rate decrease during puberty
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The prefrontal cortex experiences big changes in emotional processing during puberty.
The prefrontal cortex experiences big changes in emotional processing during puberty.
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Teenagers do not understand the implications of the decisions they make.
Teenagers do not understand the implications of the decisions they make.
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Growth during puberty includes a decrease in body weight and height.
Growth during puberty includes a decrease in body weight and height.
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Peer influence and acceptance have no impact on teenagers.
Peer influence and acceptance have no impact on teenagers.
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Myelination in the prefrontal area decreases during puberty.
Myelination in the prefrontal area decreases during puberty.
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Physical changes during puberty include a decrease in muscle mass.
Physical changes during puberty include a decrease in muscle mass.
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Rapid growth and sexual development occur at the end of puberty.
Rapid growth and sexual development occur at the end of puberty.
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Brest development is a sign of puberty for males.
Brest development is a sign of puberty for males.
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Study Notes
Puberty in Females
- Puberty tends to start in females around a certain age (not specified)
- Signs of puberty for females include breast development (not applicable to males)
Puberty in Males
- A sign of puberty for males is not breast development (it's a sign for females)
- Other signs of puberty for males are not specified in the text
Physical Changes During Puberty
- Physical changes during puberty occur in both sexes and include rapid growth and sexual development
- These changes do not include a decrease in body weight and height, or a decrease in muscle mass
Brain Development During Puberty
- The prefrontal cortex experiences significant changes in emotional processing during puberty
- Myelination in the prefrontal area does not decrease during puberty
Teenage Behavior and Development
- Teenagers do understand the implications of the decisions they make (contrary to the statement)
- Peer influence and acceptance have a positive impact on teenagers' behavior
- The heart rate does not decrease during puberty
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Description
This quiz covers physical changes during puberty, including height, weight, muscle mass, and sexual development. It also addresses the acquisition of motor, cognitive, and social skills during this stage of development, as well as the typical age range for the onset of puberty in both males and females.
