Exam 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Describe the two-pronged problem facing Canadian youth regarding weight and fitness.What are the main factors contributing to the problem?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic associated with bulimia?

Research has demonstrated that higher hours of "screen time" leisure activities are highly correlated with __________ in adolescents.

Sensation seeking interacts with parenting styles to increase the likelihood of drug use.

Research indicates that the most effective sex education programs for teens focus on

Which hormones are responsible for the development of the sex organs?

Lifestyle and diet are responsible for shortening the average time between the appearance of secondary sex characteristics and menarche in Canadian teens.

Name and describe three factors that predict lower rates of sexual activity among adolescents.

The thyroid gland and thyroxine are the master endocrine gland and master hormone for controlling the processes of puberty.

Describe the secular trend of menarche in industrialized countries.What is it? What influences it? What evidence is there to support the phenomena?

The eating disorder anorexia nervosa is characterized by

You have been asked to make a presentation to a local community group about teen sexuality and pregnancy.In preparation for your presentation,develop responses to the following questions: What factors or circumstances predict adolescent sexual activity and teenage pregnancy? What factors or circumstances reduce the likelihood of adolescent sexual behaviour and pregnancy? What are health risks associated with sexual activity among teens?

Before age 12,boys and girls have similar endurance limits.

Describe current trends and patterns of drug,alcohol,and tobacco use among Canadian teens.What biological,developmental,family,and social factors increase the likelihood of usage? What factors are most influential or potentially influential in discouraging substance use? What strategies could be used to get this information to teens in a meaningful way?

How does the timing of puberty influence a teen's experience of puberty?

Although bulimics are obsessed with their weight,they are not exceptionally thin but do suffer other physical consequences such as disturbances of body chemistry,stomach irritation,and hair loss.

Adolescent girls reach adult height later than adolescent boys.

Among teenagers,sensation-seeking behaviours are associated with

Describe the experience of transgendered teens.What issues do they cope with? What options are available to help them cope,once they accept their transgendered status?

During puberty,the most important endocrine gland is ________ because ________.