Exam 14: Physical Development in Adolescence

Compared to the past, girls in the United States experience __________ at a younger age, most likely because of better nutrition and overall health.

Menstruation begins earlier in many different parts of the world. Which of the following have been linked to earlier menstruation?

Provide an overview of primary sex characteristics and secondary sex characteristics.

What are the potential consequences of long-term stress?

__________ stressors are sudden, one-time events, whereas __________ stressors are long-term, continuing events.

David's parents have noticed that he is wearing clothes that have the marijuana leaf symbol and he has a collection of beer cans in his room. They have overheard David joking with his friends about drugs, but when they try to talk to David about drugs, he becomes angry and leaves the room. David's behavior indicates that he has a problem with drugs or alcohol primarily because of his __________.

Thirteen-year-old Sharon just recently experienced the traumatic death of her grandmother, whom she was very close to. To cope, Sharon has begun to write her cousin letters, and her cousin writes back. They talk about their fond memories of their grandmother and how much they miss her. Sharon's ability to turn to her cousin shows that she is aided by the presence of ___________.

Identify the common causes of obesity during adolescence.

Grandma couldn't believe how much Andy had changed since she had last seen him. He now had facial hair and his voice had deepened. Grandma is noticing Andy's __________.

In 2015, approximately __________ percent of adolescents reported using e-cigarettes.

On average, boys' pubic hair begins to grow around age __________.

Rudy is a 16-year-old that likes to brag about his recent development of underarm hair. He says that he is a man now and that he is an adult. Rudy's development of underarm hair is an example of a(n) __________.

__________ is characterized by eating a large quantity of food, often very quickly and often to the point of discomfort. There is no purging following the eating, but individuals experience a loss of control and shame.

Anorexia nervosa is a severe psychological disorder; some __________ to __________ percent of its victims literally starve themselves to death.

Skyler is a sophomore in high school. Recently, she has been eating large quantities of food and then intentionally vomiting to rid herself of the food. Skyler suffers from __________.

Jack, a high school student, is having some academic problems. To cope with this, Jack speaks to his teachers and asks that they extend deadlines for assignments. Jack's ability to use __________ demonstrates his attempts to manage a stressful problem or situation by directly changing the situation to make it less stressful.

Fourteen-year-old Lila has been spending at least two hours a day in the bathroom grooming and gazing at herself in the mirror. Lila's behavior is an example of a(n) __________.

Mary is having difficulty in school and is experiencing a great deal of stress. What are some strategies she might use to cope with her stress?

Fourteen-year-old Isham hangs out with a group of friends who are older and are smokers. Isham has only tried cigarettes a few times, but he is at risk for becoming a smoker not only because the exposure from his peers increases his chances of developing the habit of smoking but also because nicotine, the active chemical ingredient of cigarettes, can produce __________.

Mrs. Smith is worried that her 17-year-old son may be abusing alcohol. What are some of the signs she should be aware of that might indicate a drug or alcohol problem?