Exam 14: Physical Development and Health in Adolescence

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Michael's school has a course which focuses on sexual rights and topics to enhance understanding of sexuality. This educational approach is centered on

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The explosion of connections among neurons in the brain which occurs for young adolescents, occurs mainly in which area of the brain?

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The hippocampus, amygdala, and cingulate gyrus are all part of the limbic system, which is sometimes referred to as the

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Acceptance of sex before marriage has occurred at the same time as changes in

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Discuss hypotheses that attempt to explain why pubertal timing may cause behavioral problems and psychological distress in adolescents. Which hypothesis differentiates between males and females? Which hypothesis implicates a social influence?

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Concerning the relation between sleep patterns and screen time, screen time interferes with getting in bed and shutting out the lights. Exposure to the bright lights emitted by screens may suppress _______ release and interfere with _______.

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Describe the behaviors and situations that link adolescent device usage to sleep patterns.

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Describe the phases of the family-based therapy approach to adolescent eating disorders.

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Girls with absent fathers and the TT genotype

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James has been considering participating in an extreme dirt bike race. Many people are often seriously injured in the race. James is aware of the dangers of risky behaviors and of the fact that he could be injured. What is one explanation for why James is still considering participating in the race despite knowledge of the risks?

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In response to the adolescent growth spurt, some adolescents engage in which activity?

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Phillip has started to notice hair growing on his chest and he can reach the top shelf in his closet, whereas he previously had to use a step ladder to reach the shelf. Phillips changes are manifestations of

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Tammy has a pathological fear of gaining weight. She is constantly depriving herself of food and has experienced excessive and unhealthy weight loss. Tammy is likely suffering from

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When the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system allows our heart to beat slow and steady, we are likely in what kind of situation?

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The most commonly sexually transmitted infections that can result in painful urination, discharge from the vagina or penis, painful sexual intercourse in adolescent girls, and testicular pain in adolescent boys is called

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A secular trend in pubertal development refers to the

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Describe the factors that are related to the high incidence of HIV among adolescents.

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Diet factors that have been shown to influence an earlier onset of puberty include

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For girls, the process by which the brain begins to release hormones related to puberty occurs in which pattern?

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Which statement most accurately describes myelin?

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