PSYC 3330 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Menarche, System Programming, Gonad
19 Apr 2013
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Puberty: all the hormonal and physical changes that contribute to sexual maturity. Takes on an average of five years and today is typically an early teenage change. The regular decline in the age of puberty (signaled by menarche) in developing countries. Today, the age has fallen to under 13. In 1830, the average age of menarche in northern. Promote growth of hair; influence skin changes; program sexual desire. Hypothalamus triggers the pituitary to secrete its hormones, which in turn, triggers the gonads to secrete their hormones, which produce major body changes. Growth of uterus, maturation of the ovaries, onset of menarche. Basic principle: changes are exciting and frightening; reactions depend on social norms and reactions of family. Feelings of competence in 5 domains relates to overall self-esteem. Scholastic competence, behavioral conduct, athletic skills, peer likeability, appearance. For adolescents, contentment with one"s appearance outweighs any other category. Strong influence in promoting body dissatisfaction in both genders.
