Adolescence

Question 1

transition period between childhood and adulthood

Answer 1

adolescence

Question 2

characterized by an increase in the distribution of body fat and muscle tissue.

Answer 2

physical growth spurt

Question 3

girls experience physical changes ____________________ before boys

Answer 3

2-3 years

Question 4

most important changes in girls

Answer 4

development of breasts and widening of the hips

Question 5

the brain also

Answer 5

develops, grows and changes both in structure and function

Question 6

what do boys experience during adolescence

Answer 6

Boys experience the growth spurt as a broadening of the shoulders and an increase in muscle strength

Question 7

Boys whose bodies do not appear masculine may experience

Answer 7

identity problems

Question 8

True or False: Having a masculine body is welcomed because it brings boys closer to their body ideal.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

• State or process of growing up or a stage of development prior to maturity.

Answer 9

Adolescence

Question 10

defined as the phase where a child’s physical and sexual characteristics start to mature.

Answer 10

puberty

Question 11

True or False: The body grows taller and heavier and gradually becomes more adult-like

Answer 11

True

Question 12

True or False: the adolescent has to become familiar with this new body and integrate a revised body image

Answer 12

True

Question 13

It is a mental blueprint or picture of our self.

Answer 13

Self-image

Question 14

motivates you to follow his/ her good examples and propel you toward self – actualization.

Answer 14

Role Model

Question 15

history of a person’s life which the person himself/herself has written

Answer 15

auto-biography

Question 16

means affecting positive changes in yourself by being open to enriching experiences in life.

Answer 16

total development

Question 17

process of perfection, of realizing and actualizing abilities, talents and potentials.

Answer 17

total development