Exam 14: Physical Development and Health in Adolescence

Teens who drink alcohol have a greater incidence of violence and unprotected sex.

Which 13-year-old is more likely to get hurt in football?

At the junior high school dance,Sarah is much taller than her date Kevin.This is ___________.

__________ of the Education Amendment Act prohibits federally funded schools,colleges,and universities from discriminating on the basis of gender.

Discuss alcohol and drug prevention programs and indicate which are the most effective.

Research on teen brains and sleep needs suggest that high schools should _________.

The area of the brain involved with planning,reasoning,and decision making is the ___________.

A significant factor in teen motor vehicle accidents is _____________.

Low levels of ____________have been identified in women with PMS.

The majority of unintentional injuries in teen boys are the result of ________.

Discuss the benefits and problems inherent in women's sports; include " warrior girl ethos."

Physical growth in adolescence involves biochemical feedback loops.

Fathers are more likely than mothers to talk to their children about sex.

Tanner's stages are_______________.

Discuss the reasons why motor vehicles are such a high cause of injury for teens and present some ideas on what can be done to prevent accidents.

One disadvantage of early maturation for both girls and boys is __________.

In brain development,the adage "if you don't use it,you lose it" is true.

Research shows that boys who reach puberty early are at a social disadvantage.

It is a myth to assume that boys who win at sports have higher testosterone levels than the losers.

Many ADHD teens believe that if their Ritalin works for them,then it would be good to give or sell to their friends.