I. Adolescence
A. Period between puberty and adulthood
B. Physiology of adolescence
1. Males produce a higher level of androgen. Females produce more estrogen.
2. In males reproductive glands stimulated to produce sperm. Females produce eggs.
3. Menstruation for female: breasts develop. Males: nocturnal emission.
4. Hormones are responsible for secondary sex characteristics.
5. Age of puberty are declining in developing countries.
6. Growth spurt occurs earlier for girls.
7. Early and late maturer have special problems.
C. Puberty
1. Studies find that extreme turmoil and unhappiness are the exception.
2. One's peer group is influential.
3. During adolescence externalizing problems become more common in girls; suicide rates are increasing in boys.
4. Preteens who encounter problems are often reacting to specific changes in the environment; conflicts often stem from their need to individuate.
5. Extent to which parents and teens quarrel depends on the "cultural norm".
A. Period between puberty and adulthood
B. Physiology of adolescence
1. Males produce a higher level of androgen. Females produce more estrogen.
2. In males reproductive glands stimulated to produce sperm. Females produce eggs.
3. Menstruation for female: breasts develop. Males: nocturnal emission.
4. Hormones are responsible for secondary sex characteristics.
5. Age of puberty are declining in developing countries.
6. Growth spurt occurs earlier for girls.
7. Early and late maturer have special problems.
C. Puberty
1. Studies find that extreme turmoil and unhappiness are the exception.
2. One's peer group is influential.
3. During adolescence externalizing problems become more common in girls; suicide rates are increasing in boys.
4. Preteens who encounter problems are often reacting to specific changes in the environment; conflicts often stem from their need to individuate.
5. Extent to which parents and teens quarrel depends on the "cultural norm".