UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Adolescence - CORRECT ANSWER- The transitional period between childhood and
adulthood.
Physical and Sexual maturation - CORRECT ANSWER- The development of physical and
sexual characteristics during adolescence.
Puberty - CORRECT ANSWER- The period of sexual maturation during adolescence.
Menarche - CORRECT ANSWER- The first occurrence of menstruation in girls.
Sex hormones - CORRECT ANSWER- Chemical substances that regulate sexual
development and behavior.
Secular trend - CORRECT ANSWER- The long-term trend of earlier onset of puberty in
recent generations.
Primary sex characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER- Physical features directly related to
reproduction.
Secondary sex characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER- Physical features that distinguish
males and females but are not directly related to reproduction.
Early maturation - CORRECT ANSWER- When an individual reaches physical and sexual
maturity earlier than their peers.
, Eating disorders - CORRECT ANSWER- Psychological disorders characterized by abnormal
eating habits and attitudes towards food.
Brain development - CORRECT ANSWER- The growth and maturation of the brain during
adolescence.
Sleep - CORRECT ANSWER- A vital physiological process that is important for adolescent
development.
Illegal drugs - CORRECT ANSWER- Substances that are prohibited by law and have
harmful effects.
Alcohol use and abuse - CORRECT ANSWER- The consumption of alcoholic beverages and
the negative consequences associated with excessive drinking.
Tobacco - CORRECT ANSWER- A plant that is smoked or chewed and contains nicotine.
Sexually transmitted infections - CORRECT ANSWER- Infections that are transmitted
through sexual contact.
Piaget approaches and stages - CORRECT ANSWER- The cognitive development theory
proposed by Jean Piaget, which includes different stages of cognitive development.
Information processing - CORRECT ANSWER- The cognitive process of encoding, storing,
and retrieving information.
Metacognitions - CORRECT ANSWER- Awareness and understanding of one's own thought
processes.
Egocentrism - CORRECT ANSWER- The belief that one's own perspective is the only valid
perspective.