Adolescence – Flashcards

The adolescent period can be divided into early, middle, and late periods. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following are signs that a boy is going through puberty? A. growth of facial hair and longer finger nails B. voice gets deeper and growth of facial hair C. voice gets deeper and hair color changes D. shoulders broaden and hips widen Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Sexual awareness is usually not a significant issue during adolescence. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Adolescence causes physical changes to the body, but there are no significant mental or emotional changes. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Puberty in boys only consists of physical changes. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Adolescence is the time between birth and the onset of puberty. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

As the adolescent period progresses, more responsibility is placed on the individual to be responsible and mature. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Adolescence is a time of rapid physical and psychological change in the body. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Connections with friends can become more important than family relationships during adolescence. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Girls are usually completely physically mature by the time they are __________ years old. A. 15 to 17 B. 17 to 19 C. 12 to 15 D. 18 to 21 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.