2.1: PHYSIOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT Flashcards
A kind of development wherein there are physical changes in the body and in movement skills
Physiological Development
When is physiological dev’t most evident?
During onset of puberty
pubertas is derived from what language?
Latin
pubertas means
adult
A stage wherein the child may be overly concerned with appearances and body image
Puberty
Puberty prepares the body for?
Copulation as an adult
What is the purpose of copulation preparation during puberty?
For evolutionary purposes
3 Stages of Puberty
- Pre-Pubescent Stage
- Pubescent Stage
- Post-Pubescent Stage
Stage of puberty wherein development of secondary sex characteristics are not yet evident
Pre-Pubescent
Stage of puberty wherein changes in the body are now noticeable
Pubescent
Stage of puberty wherein there is a significant increase in hormones
Pubescent
Stage of puberty wherein rapid changes in the body have stopped
Post-Pubescent
True or False: Fertility occurs during the pubescent stage.
False, post-pubescent stage