Exam 8: Physical Development

Describe the social risks and potential psychological problems for a girl who matures earlier than her peers. Then, spell out protective influences that can mitigate those risks.

Libby weighs only 85 pounds, exercises incessantly, and eats practically nothing. Libby's diagnosis is _____.

Which is a classic psychological symptom associated with eating disorders?

In the United States, girls, on average, reach menarche about 6 months _____ than boys reach spermarche.

_____ program(s) sexual feelings in girls and boys.

About 1 in 8 teens make their "sexual debut" by age _____.

Research suggests that early-maturing girls are apt to be more:

Based on Harter's research, if people want to know about a girl's overall self-esteem, which of the following questions should they ask?

The _____ starts to change FIRST when a boy reaches puberty.

Family stress predicts earlier than normal puberty in _____.

To predict a girl's risk of developing an eating disorder, which is NOT a question that a psychologist should ask?

_____ are MOST likely to post sexually oriented comments to photos on social media websites.

According to the text, boys prize intimacy in a relationship more than simply having sex.

Which is NOT a basic message from the text with regard to puberty?

Which is a symptom of anorexia nervosa?

According to the research, which child is undergoing his or her FIRST sexual feelings?

Which of the following forces predicts early puberty in girls?

According to the research, a person's FIRST sexual feelings occur:

Which 14-year-old girl is MOST at risk of getting into trouble as a teen?

Dr. Fatima is lecturing about eating disorders. Which of the following is a "good news" fact he should report?