PSYC 7 Study Guide - Final Guide: Secondary Sex Characteristic, Frontal Lobe, Pituitary Gland
Document Summary
Chapter 8 - physical & cognitive development in adolescence: physical development puberty, non-sexual growth a. i. Limbic system: reward, desire and pleasure a. iii. 1. a. a. iii. 1. a. i. Frontal cortex: inhibition and self-control isn"t completely developed a. iv. Secondary: physical signs of maturity not directly linked to reproduction (breasts, facial, etc. ) b. ii. Releases a growth hormone stimulating other b. ii. 2. b. ii. 3. glands to produce estrogen and testosterone. Menarche (girls first period) occurs earlier in countries where nutrition/healthcare are better b. ii. 3. b. Stress earlier menarche: psychological impact of puberty c. i. Girls are generally more critical boys are generally c. ii. Adolescents are moodier because of changes in activities and social settings each day c. iii. Risks of an early maturer vs. late mature. Early maturers for girls especially have negative c. iii. 3. a. c. iii. 3. b. effects usually: physical development health, nutrition a. i. Boys need extra iron for muscles and both need calcium: factors of bad food b. i. More likely to be unpopular, low self-esteem, and bad health b. iv.
