Question 1

The boys most likely to become depressed during adolescence are those for whom puberty was both _____ and quick.

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early

Question 2

The first ejaculation of seminal fluid is called _____.

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spermarche

Question 3

During the _____, first there is an increase in weight, then an increase in height, and finally an increase in muscles.

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growth spurt

Question 4

_____ is a hormone that peaks in puberty and stimulates appetite.

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Question 5

Differentiate between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Name three symptoms that must be present for a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa and three symptoms that must be present for a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa.

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Question 6

Compared to a century ago, adolescent sexual activity is now more hazardous because four factors have changed. Identify two of the four factors that have changed.

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Question 7

The years of physical growth and sexual maturation that end childhood is called _____.

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Question 8

The first menstrual period is called _____ and on average occurs at about 12 years, 4 months of age.

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Question 9

Discuss the relationship between stress and puberty onset. Mention at least three stress factors as well as research findings on why this link may exist.

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Question 10

_____ increases the hormones that trigger the onset of puberty, especially if a child's parents are, for example, sick, drug-addicted, or divorced.

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Question 11

Adolescents experience a disruption in their sleep-wake cycles, altering their _____.

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Question 12

Describe the secular trend in puberty.

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Question 13

State five problems with modern adolescents' nutrition.

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Question 14

Name the two main sex hormones. State four kinds of changes that occur as the result of sex hormone production.

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Question 15

State two physical and two cultural factors that make the typical adolescent boy or girl feel dissatisfied with his or her appearance.

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Question 16

Girls who develop _____ than their friends tend to have lower self-esteem than peers.

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Question 17

Name three specific reasons why an 18-year-old boy is likely to outperform even the most athletic 13-year-old boy in sports such as swimming, tennis, and skiing.

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Question 18

Sexual development before the age of 8 is called _____ puberty.

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Question 19

What is the difference between primary and secondary sex characteristics? Name at least three of each type of characteristic for either gender.

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Question 20

Both males and females have _____, but it is the primary female sex hormone.

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Quiz 14: Adolescence: Biosocial Development