Exam 8: Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

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Joe has lived all of his life in the United States, while Apu was raised in the Hindu faith in India. When presented with a dilemma concerning the morality of stealing,

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Most people view puberty as a strictly biological event. Enlighten them by describing both physiological and environmental factors that influence the process of puberty.

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Puberty is indeed a complex process that is influenced by both biological and environmental factors.

Biologically, puberty is triggered by the release of hormones from the brain's pituitary gland, which in turn stimulate the production of sex hormones such as estrogen and testosterone. These hormones are responsible for the physical changes that occur during puberty, such as the development of secondary sexual characteristics like breast development in girls and facial hair growth in boys.

However, environmental factors also play a significant role in the timing and progression of puberty. Nutrition, for example, can impact the onset of puberty, as malnourishment or obesity can delay or accelerate the process. Additionally, exposure to certain chemicals and pollutants in the environment can disrupt hormone levels and affect the timing of puberty.

Social and psychological factors also play a role in the experience of puberty. Cultural attitudes towards puberty and sexuality, as well as individual experiences of stress and trauma, can impact the emotional and psychological aspects of puberty.

In conclusion, puberty is not just a biological event, but a complex process influenced by a combination of physiological and environmental factors. Understanding these influences can help us better support young people as they navigate this important stage of development.

In a group of normally developing 18- to 20-year-olds, the greatest percentage would be operating at stage ____ of moral reasoning.

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When discussing the Heinz dilemma, Nancy says, "I would steal the drug, because when they marry, a husband promises to love, cherish, and protect his wife until death do they part. Thus, it is his social responsibility to steal the drug to help his wife." This type of response best fits with the ____ stage in Kohlberg's model of moral development.

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The fact that 250-pound Robyn's basal metabolic rate affects her weight supports the role of ____ in obesity.

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In the Hindu religion, a great emphasis is placed on responsibility to others.

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Which phrase describes the emphasis of Gilligan's theory of moral development?

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How many of the following adolescents are experiencing a change in primary sex characteristics: Larry, who has acquired the ability to ejaculate; Curly, who is producing sperm; Moe, who is experiencing growth of his scrotum?

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The largest percentage of young children are in stages _____ of Kohlberg's moral reasoning.

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According to Kohlberg's model of moral reasoning,

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Which event defines spermarche?

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How many of the following are considered secondary sex characteristics: growth of facial hair in boys, development of a functional uterus in girls, voice change in boys, broadening of shoulders in girls?

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The moodiness often seen in teenagers is best explained in terms of "raging hormones."

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Payton is 16 and his brother Eli is 10. When trying to pick the winner of the Super Bowl,

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When considering the Heinz dilemma, Barney says that he would steal the drug because then his wife might bake him a cake to repay him for saving her. This thinking indicates that Barney is most likely in Kohlberg's _____ stage of moral development.

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As a typical young teen, Maurice would be best at detecting _____ flaws in arguments.

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There is little evidence to support Kohlberg's claim that the stages of moral reasoning are

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Research has shown that

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From whom would you expect the biggest gains in height and weight over the next three years?

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The onset of puberty can be influenced by one's social environment.

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