The Main Social Problem For Early-Maturing Girls Is Having:

According to the research, which child is undergoing his or her FIRST sexual feelings?

Mina, age 10, whose output of adrenal androgens has increased

Which is a force that protects early-maturing girls from getting into trouble?

having close family relationships

High school sex-education classes:

are controversial around the world.

Statistically speaking, a(n) _____ is apt to reach puberty at the youngest age.

African American Child

A puberty specialist is giving a talk on males, females, hormones, and pubertal changes. Which statement should she make?

"Although both sexes produce testosterone, boys have far higher levels of this hormone than girls."

Dr. Chen is giving a talk on the prevalence of eating disorders. Which is a statement she should not make?

"All eating disorders involve excessive dieting."

Compared to other Western nations, U.S. teenage pregnancy rates are:

higher

Which statement would Andrew, a typical U.S. teen, MOST likely make about his relationship with his girlfriend?

"Having a caring, close relationship is my main priority."

Which of the following forces predicts early puberty in girls?

Rapid weight gain during infancy.

Which is an influence that helps programs puberty?

body fat level.

Deniz has just begun to menstruate. Statistically speaking, which is NOT a prediction that can be made about Deniz?

She has just begun her growth spurt and hasn't yet developed breasts.

_____ program(s) sexual feelings in girls and boys.

Testosterone

Which child would react MOST negatively if a mother tried to discuss puberty?

her son.

Ling is devising a checklist to predict a female child's reaching puberty early. Which is NOT a question he should include in his list?

Does this girl have many siblings?

According to the text, what is the MAIN advantage of sending pre-teens to middle school?

This educational structure offers children the chance to start again.

Dr. Ghosh is giving a talk on the risk factors for eating problems. Which statement should she make?

"Eating disorders are most common among girls who are anxious and have low self-esteem."

Which eating disorders involve out-of-control eating?

bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.

What is the effective treatment for an eating disorder?

exposing teens to video images that train them to see their real body size

The FIRST hormone signaling puberty is in the

hypothalamus.

A developmentalist who specializes in puberty is giving recommendations to the local school board. Which statement is he MOST likely to make?

"Pay special attention to providing pre-teens with nurturing schools."

Which force is NOT involved in programming the onset of puberty?

intelligence or academic skills.

Selma is devising a questionnaire to predict the risk of eating disorders. Which item should NOT be on her list?

Is the chid doing poorly in school?

Compared to menarche, spermarche is:

not discussed, or more hidden

Statistically speaking, which girl will reach puberty at the youngest age?

Jadyn, who is overweight.

Which is the correct hormonal sequence that sets off puberty?

hypothalamic hormones, pituitary hormones, estrogens and testosterone

Puberty rites have which feature?

overcoming physically challenging tasks

The timing of puberty is determined by:

genetics and a variety of environmental forces.

Which is NOT a basic message from the text with regard to puberty?

Don't burden pre-teens by discussing puberty until the changes have occurred.

Libby weighs only 85 pounds, exercises incessantly, and eats practically nothing. Libby's diagnosis is _____.

anorexia nervosa

Which 14-year-old girl is MOST at risk of getting into trouble as a teen?

Inge, a Danish girl, who got her period at age 9

Girls menstruated at an average age of 16 in the nineteenth century, but today some girls reach menarche as early as age 9. This phenomenon is called the _____ trend.

secular.

Which is NOT true about testosterone?

It is only found in boys.

The MAIN social problem for early-maturing girls is having:

older friends who engage in risky activities such as smoking and drinking.

A father asks, "When should I discuss puberty with my child?" According to the text, which is the BEST advice?

Discuss the topic before the physical changes take place.

The MAIN reason for contemporary Western anxieties about teenage sexuality is that the body signals to have sex:

happen years before society says having intercourse is OK.

Dr. Adolescent is discussing puberty with parents of pre-teens. Which statement should she make?

"Monitor your child especially carefully if she is an early-maturing girl."

Based on Harter's research, if people want to know about a girl's overall self-esteem, which of the following questions should they ask?

Do you think you are pretty?

After reading the text, Joanne is comparing first menstruation reactions today in the West versus a few decades ago. Which statement can she make?

Mothers today are more likely to celebrate this event.

_____ are MOST likely to post sexually oriented comments to photos on social media websites.

girls

In the correct order, which organs are involved in programming puberty?

hypothalamus, pituitary, gonads