FCST 314 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Pubic Hair, Roygbiv, Imaginary Audience
9 Dec 2017
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Our hormones are regulated by the endocrine systems. Produces, circulates and regulates levels of hormones in the body. Although something signals the hpg axis to kick on or reawaken during middle childhood. Pubertal onset may occur between 7-13 in girls or between 9. 5 and 13. 5 for boys. Physical changes of puberty affect self-image, mood, and relationships with parents. More drug and alcohol use, delinquency, precocious sexual activity, greater impact of bullying. Precocious sexual activity, lowered self-image, higher rates of depression, eating disorder, anxiety. 85th percentile and obese if their bmi is at or above the 90th percentile. Only of american adolescents are highly satisfied with their bodies. Deviation from the ideal physique can lead to loss of self-esteem and other problems in the adolescent self-image. Paradox: adolescence is a healthy period of the lifespan but nearly 1 in. 15 adolescents experiences at least one disabling chronic illness. Permits adolescents to think about strategies (ex. roygbiv) they.
