Unit 10

Question 1

What are the two ways of defining adolescence

Answer 1

Time of existence

Characteristics or behaviours

Question 2

Time of existence involves (3)

Answer 2

Sociological markers
Physiological markers
They coincide

Question 3

What are some sociological markers of the offset of adolescence (4)

Answer 3

Societal expectations
Leave school
Leave home
Legally an adult - vote

Question 4

What are some physiological markers of adolescence (7)

Answer 4

1. Puberty
2. Growth spurt
3. Physical changes
4. Sexual maturity
5. Secondary sex characteristics
6. Testosterone and estrogen
7. Cessation of height growth

Question 5

What are the typical ages of adolescence in males and females

Answer 5

Males = 13.5 - 15 years
Females = 11 - 13 years

Question 6

What is the main thing that happens during adolescence

Answer 6

Gender differences

Question 7

What are some of the gender differences in adolescence

Answer 7

Height
Weight
Somatotype
Strength
Speed