[PSY 224] - Final Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (28 pages long)
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Most industrialized societies: 10 or 11 years through the late teens or early 20s. A time of rebellion, crisis, pathology, deviance. A time of exploration, decision making, evaluation. Over half of adolescents report very positive, healthy development. Adolescents are treated as adults at different ages and in different contexts. 40% of those in their 20s move back in with parents at least once. Marriage (average age increasing in us: 27 f; 29 m) For those whose educational goals delay their entry into(cid:862)adult(cid:863)roles. More sweat glands (skin more oily, acne) Although ti(cid:373)i(cid:374)g is ge(cid:374)erally (cid:374)ot related to perso(cid:374)"s ulti(cid:373)ate stature, Early maturers tend to be a bit heavier. Late maturers tend to be a bit taller. Still, best predictor of adult stature is child stature. Genetics dictate a certain window of time. Specific region on chromosome 6 is one of the markers for pubertal timing in both males and females. Physical and psychological health also play a role.
