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Exam 14: Adolescence: Biosocial Development

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During puberty, the growth spurt sequence typically occurs in which order?

A) weight, height, muscles
B) weight, muscles, height
C) height, weight, muscles
D) muscles, height, weight

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Which statement about the correlation between body fat and onset of puberty among females is correct?

A) There is no correlation between body fat and the onset of puberty among females.
B) There is a positive correlation between body fat and onset of puberty among females.
C) There is a negative correlation between body fat and the onset of puberty among females.
D) There is a correlation between body fat and the onset of puberty only among female adolescents who are Native American.

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The first menstrual period is called _____ and on average occurs at about 12 years, 4 months of age.

A school schedule that begins at _____ and ends at 4:10 P.M. would be the best fit for adolescent sleep patterns.

Discuss the relationship between stress and puberty onset. Mention at least three stress factors as well as research findings on why this link may exist.

Only 16 percent of high school seniors eat the recommended amount of _____ each day.

Because of diets containing too little _____ from beverages like milk, many of today's teenagers will develop osteoporosis later in life.

Research has shown that hormonal increases have little effect on one's interest in sex.

According to research, women who were abused have temporary but not lifelong alteration of their cortisol responses.

Among U.S. high school seniors who have driven a car in the past month, 61 percent have _____.

A female just gave birth to a baby who is preterm and underweight. In addition, the female experienced high blood pressure throughout her pregnancy. This female is most likely _____ years old.

The relatively sudden and rapid physical growth that occurs during puberty is referred to as _____.

In 2015, only _____ percent of adolescents consumed the recommended three or more servings of vegetables daily.

The condition characterized by self-starvation is known as _____.

Which gland(s) receive(s) signals directly from the hypothalamus?

Research indicates that a majority of adolescent girls in the United States are trying to _____.

If a boy notices a swelling around his nipples during puberty, what is the likely cause?

Which change contributes to an adolescent's lessening susceptibility toward respiratory infections?

Adolescent acne is usually caused by _____.

The biological events that begin puberty involve a hormonal signal from the _____.