Module 6: Adolescence Flashcards
What does growing in an asynchronous fashion mean?
different parts grow at different times
What do the apocrine glands produce, where are they located and what is the stimuli?
They produce sweat only in response to emotional stimuli
They are found in the areola of the breast, genital and anal areas
Where are the eccrine glands found and what do they produce?
Found all over the body and they produce sweat
What do the sebaceous glands secret, where are they located and what are they usually responsible for?
They secret sebum, most active on the face, back and neck and are often responsible for acne.
Describe eriksons stage of development ‘identity v role confusion’ and the positive outcomes that can result from this.
social relationships are really important
sexuality is consolidated and sexual orientation occurs
positive outcomes include independence and self understanding
in what way does the brain develop?
from back to front
when is it estimated that the brain finishes the adolescent period?
around 25
what is the prefrontal cortex responsible for?
responsible decision making that thinks about future and consequences
why is it that adolescents are likely to partake in more risky behaviour?
Their prefrontal cortex is not yet fully developed, there for their brain is still wired for instant gratification rather than critical decision making.
