Adolescence: Physical and Psychological Development

Puberty and Adolescence

• The average age of onset of puberty is not specified, but the World Health Organization officially designates someone as an adolescent between 10-19 years old.
• The primary influences on an individual's timetable for puberty are not specified, but it's a transitional stage of physical and psychological development.
• Physical growth and cognitive development can extend past the teenage years, but the exact age is not specified.

Hormonal Changes

• The pituitary gland secretes a surge of hormonal agents into the bloodstream, initiating a chain reaction during puberty.
• The primary hormone released by the testes during puberty is not specified, but it triggers behavioral and physical changes.

Physical Changes

• The major landmark of puberty for males is not specified, but it's a significant physical change.
• In girls, one of the secondary sex characteristics that appear during puberty is not specified, but it's a notable physical change.
• The average age for the onset of menstruation (menarche) in females is not specified, but it's a significant milestone.
• Some boys develop gynecomastia during puberty due to hormonal changes.
• The surge of hormonal agents secreted by the pituitary gland during puberty triggers a chain reaction of physical changes.
• The first facial hair to appear in males during puberty is not specified, but it's a notable physical change.

Test your knowledge on the transitional stage of physical and psychological development known as adolescence. Covering topics such as puberty, physical growth, and cognitive development, this quiz explores the various aspects of this crucial stage of human development.