Exam 13: Physical Development and Health in Adolescence

Which disorder, do psychoanalysts believe may have as a root cause the fear of growing up?

In adolescence __________ changes the young person's facial appearance.

What are parenting practices that help children become resilient to adolescent-onset conduct disorder?

What is a female's first menstruation called?

What is the most important factor in the development of adolescent-onset conduct disorder?

Currently, when do girls show signs of puberty as compared with their mothers?

Which hormones stimulate the growth of ovaries in girls and testes in boys?

Name two social factors preventing teens from getting adequate sleep.

What marks the beginning of puberty in most cultures?

There are__________ growth spurts in the adolescent brain.

How can improvements in health and nutrition change menarche?

What is adolescence?

What are negative consequences of young girls trying to look like celebrities?

Most females reach adult height by age __________ .

What are common social factors of boys who become sexually active early?

When, on average, does spermarche take place?

Which type of parent increases the risk of adolescent-onset conduct disorder?

What are some outcomes for early development in girls?

If a 10-year-old boy is not growing at a normal rate, which hormone level might the doctor check?

A consequence of a being sleep deprived adolescent is __________ .