Davis Advantage Chp 9 Adolescent and
Young Adults Questions And Answers
What age is Adolescence? -life between the ages of 12 and 18 years
Physical growth during the adolescent phase? -is rapid.
-In males, height increases by 4 to 12 inches and weight increases by 15 to 65 pounds. -In
females, height increases by 2 to 8 inches and weight gain increases by 15 to 55 pounds.
-By the time of menstruation, girls will reach 90% of their adult height.
-Boys gain height later than girls but will continue to grow until 18 to 20 years of age.
When do females begin puberty? In females, although puberty begins in a school-age
child, menarche, or first menstruation, will occur about two years later, at an average age of 12
years.
Puberty for boys occurs between what ages? -9 and 14 years.
, Davis Advantage Chp 9 Adolescent and
Young Adults Questions And Answers
What happens to boys during puberty? Boys become more muscular, the voice deepens,
and facial hair begins to grow. In both sexes, hormonal changes result in increased activity of the
sweat glands, possibly causing heavy perspiration to occur for the first time.
What is the change in cognitive development in adolescents versus school age children? -
Teens think more logically than school-age children and can understand scientific reasoning.
They begin to imagine the future and recognize consequences of their decisions.
-Despite this they may lack judgment and common sense, which can lead to unsafe decisions.
-As the adolescent develops personal identity, he or she begins to detach from parents and form a
tight relationship with friends. Adolescents have an overwhelming need to feel accepted within a
group, and rejection can lead to emotional distress and depression. As they develop their own
identity, they begin to experiment with their sexuality and identify sexual preferences.
The greatest concern during adolescence is what? this time of change is experimentation
with substances such as tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs. The teen who is unaccepting of him
or herself may experience depression or attempt suicide. Eating disorders or obesity may develop
as a need to fill emotional insecurities. The teen may also engage in risky sexual behaviors or
experience physical or emotional abuse from peers, parents, or both.
Young Adults Questions And Answers
What age is Adolescence? -life between the ages of 12 and 18 years
Physical growth during the adolescent phase? -is rapid.
-In males, height increases by 4 to 12 inches and weight increases by 15 to 65 pounds. -In
females, height increases by 2 to 8 inches and weight gain increases by 15 to 55 pounds.
-By the time of menstruation, girls will reach 90% of their adult height.
-Boys gain height later than girls but will continue to grow until 18 to 20 years of age.
When do females begin puberty? In females, although puberty begins in a school-age
child, menarche, or first menstruation, will occur about two years later, at an average age of 12
years.
Puberty for boys occurs between what ages? -9 and 14 years.
, Davis Advantage Chp 9 Adolescent and
Young Adults Questions And Answers
What happens to boys during puberty? Boys become more muscular, the voice deepens,
and facial hair begins to grow. In both sexes, hormonal changes result in increased activity of the
sweat glands, possibly causing heavy perspiration to occur for the first time.
What is the change in cognitive development in adolescents versus school age children? -
Teens think more logically than school-age children and can understand scientific reasoning.
They begin to imagine the future and recognize consequences of their decisions.
-Despite this they may lack judgment and common sense, which can lead to unsafe decisions.
-As the adolescent develops personal identity, he or she begins to detach from parents and form a
tight relationship with friends. Adolescents have an overwhelming need to feel accepted within a
group, and rejection can lead to emotional distress and depression. As they develop their own
identity, they begin to experiment with their sexuality and identify sexual preferences.
The greatest concern during adolescence is what? this time of change is experimentation
with substances such as tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs. The teen who is unaccepting of him
or herself may experience depression or attempt suicide. Eating disorders or obesity may develop
as a need to fill emotional insecurities. The teen may also engage in risky sexual behaviors or
experience physical or emotional abuse from peers, parents, or both.
