Exam 14: Physical Development in Adolescence

Stephen and Clint have been friends since they were toddlers because their mothers were friends. Both boys have always had similar interests and had about the same body size. The boys are now 15 and Clint is 5 feet tall, but Stephen has shot up in height to 5 foot 10 inches. Because of his rapid growth in height, Stephen probably has a better __________ than Clint.

Which of the following are likely to have the most positive self-images in adolescence?

Health psychologists and educators have devised several guidelines to help prevent the spread of STIs. Which of the following helps?

Fifteen-year-old Blake is small for his age. Because of his smaller size, he is at a disadvantage when it comes to sports activities, and because of the social convention that boys should be taller than their dates, his social life has begun to suffer. The difficulties Blake is experiencing due to his late maturation may lead to a decline in his __________.

The earlier start of puberty is an example of a significant ___________, a statistical tendency observed over several generations.

The sexually transmitted infections that have been recognized for the longest time are __________.

Identify some of the advantages and disadvantages of early maturation for boys.

One of the newest trends in smoking is the use of __________.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that a vaccine be administered to 11- to 12-year-old girls to protect against __________.

Describe the immature brain argument. Should adolescents be considered as responsible for their crimes as adults are?

What are the potential consequences of adolescent obesity?

How might environmental and biological influences contribute to the emergence of an eating disorder?

More than __________ million people have died from AIDS worldwide.

Jordan is a teenager who has had many different sexual partners. He is at risk for contracting __________.