PSYCH 140:PSYCH 140 Module 6 Exam Review:PSYCH 140 Module 6: Quesions & Answers: Updated Solution

1. Describe the average ages at which both boys and girls go through puberty, indicating the average ages of growth spurt, menarche/spermache, and end of puberty a. Girls: Growth spurt 10 years, 12.5 menarche (1st menstrual period), 16 end of puberty (increase in fat in arms, legs, and trunk) b. Boys: Growth spurt 12.5, 13.5 spermarche (onset for sperm emission), 17-18 end of puberty (increase in muscle mass) 2. Summarize the domino effect and its role in puberty. a. Hypothalamus is a regulatory center in the brain and sends GnRH to pituitary gland b. GnRH stimulates gland to release gonadotropins (FSH and LH). Which trigger production of sperm and ovarian follicles being released into bloodstream c. These sex hormones are responsible for development of secondary sex characteristics such as pubic hair, breast development, testicular growth 3. Summarize the possible consequences for being an early maturing girl and boy and a late-maturing girl and boy. a. The most recent evidence indicates that early maturing girls are at risk for several social, behavioral, and self-image problems, while early maturing boys typically receive positive attention for being the tallest and strongest in their class. This positive attention is often from both girls and other boys, who may look up to early maturing boys who have a natural advanta