Adolescent Growth and Development

Question 1

physical development-puberty

Answer 1

attainment of sexual maturity
rapid alteration in height and weight
girls develop more rapidly than boys
development of secondary sexual characteristics
pimple or acne appear
increased sweat production
weight gain proportionally greater than height gain during early stages
initial problems in coordination- clumsiness
rapid growth= fatigue
preoccupation with physical appearance

Question 2

male changes

Answer 2

increase in genital size
breast swelling
appearance of pubic, facial, axillary, and chest hair
deepening voice
production of functional sperm
nocturnal emissions

Question 3

female changes

Answer 3

increase in pelvic diameter
breast development
altered nature of vaginal secretions
appearance of axillary and pubic hair
menarche- first menstrual period

Question 4

physical development- adolescent

Answer 4

more complete development of secondary sexual characteristics
improved motor coordination
wisdom teeth appear (17-21)

Question 5

psychosexual development

Answer 5

masturbation as expression of sexual tension
sexual fantasies
experimental sexual intercourse

Question 6

psychosocial development

Answer 6

preoccupied with rapid body changes, what is "normal"
conformity to peer pressure
moody
increased daydreaming
increased independence
moving toward a mature sexual indentity