Exam 8: Physical Development

Secondary sexual characteristics refer to pubertal changes NOT directly related to reproduction.

Research suggests that early-maturing girls are apt to be more:

Being overweight is a risk factor for early puberty,but only among girls.

According to statistics,if Theresa is an early maturing girl,then she is at increased risk for all of the following EXCEPT:

That distressing teenage pubertal change-acne-is caused by which hormone(s)?

Which is NOT true about testosterone?

Serious weight loss is the defining characteristic of bulimia nervosa.

Huian's breasts are enlarging and her body is beginning to look womanly.Which hormone DIRECTLY caused these changes?

All are forces that protect early-maturing girls from getting into trouble EXCEPT:

Sexual desire typically begins during puberty when testosterone production rises.

Sosha is a traditional Navajo girl.Sara is growing up in New York City.Compare their feelings about menarche.

Early-maturing girls are at higher risk of getting into trouble as teens.

Which teenager is adhering to the "thin ideal"?

All are examples of primary sexual characteristics EXCEPT:

Statistically speaking,which seventh grader is MOST likely to be popular and have high self-esteem?

Teenagers typically want school sex education classes to focus on how to avoid sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

According to statistics,who is MOST likely to reach puberty first?

According to the text,what is the MAIN advantage of sending pre-teens to middle school?

Which is NOT a relevant question to ask in order to predict whether a girl has made the transition to intercourse?

African American girls tend to be _____ obsessed with their weight than European American girls.