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FCS 1500 EXAM 2 (ACTUAL EXAM) WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED
ANSWERS LATEST 2025 ALREADY GRADED A+
Primary Sex characteristics - (answers)Males: Spermarche, lengthening penis,
testes grow,
Females: Menarche (1st period), lengthening of vagina, uterus grows.
Secondary Sex Characteristics - (answers)Males: Growth spurt, chest/shoulders
broaden, pubic hair, muscle growth, growing heart/lungs.
Females: Growth spurt, breast development, pubic hair, muscle growth, growing
heart/lungs, hips broaden.
Historical trends in age of menarche - (answers)Has shifted from age 16-12/13
years old.
Mismatch between biological & psychological transitions/maturation - (answers)-
Biological maturation, psychologically not maturing.
-Ever since industrial revolution, mismatch has occurred. Mental and physical
disorders are side effects.
Puberty timing and distress - (answers)Boys: 8-14 year old
Benefits: strength competitiveness.
Bad: substance use, aggression.
Girls: 8-14 year old
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Bad: Substances, unprotected sex, anxiety and depression, body image
dissatisfaction, weight gain.
Why is body image more important during puberty? - (answers)increase in social
sensitivity, body image is key to identity, developing sexual attractions, and more
bullying.
Increased risk of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.
Adolescence as unique period of health promotion - (answers)increase in
autonomy, health habits change: social activity and school lead to less sleep,
which is linked to health and cognitive development, change in diet, and physical
activity.
The perfect storm - (answers)applies to sleep patterns in adolescents.
reduction in sleep due to biological, psychological, and socio-cultural reasons.
(early school and late social activities.)
Importance of promoting physical activity during adolescence - (answers)Muscle
strengthening, bone loading, brain development, improved memory, improved
attention, improved executive function, cardiovascular and metabolic health,
weight and mental health benefits.
Cognitive Changes - (answers)formal operational thinking, and adolescent
egocentrism. increase in depression and anxiety, surge in risk taking.
FCS 1500 EXAM 2 (ACTUAL EXAM) WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED
ANSWERS LATEST 2025 ALREADY GRADED A+
Primary Sex characteristics - (answers)Males: Spermarche, lengthening penis,
testes grow,
Females: Menarche (1st period), lengthening of vagina, uterus grows.
Secondary Sex Characteristics - (answers)Males: Growth spurt, chest/shoulders
broaden, pubic hair, muscle growth, growing heart/lungs.
Females: Growth spurt, breast development, pubic hair, muscle growth, growing
heart/lungs, hips broaden.
Historical trends in age of menarche - (answers)Has shifted from age 16-12/13
years old.
Mismatch between biological & psychological transitions/maturation - (answers)-
Biological maturation, psychologically not maturing.
-Ever since industrial revolution, mismatch has occurred. Mental and physical
disorders are side effects.
Puberty timing and distress - (answers)Boys: 8-14 year old
Benefits: strength competitiveness.
Bad: substance use, aggression.
Girls: 8-14 year old
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Bad: Substances, unprotected sex, anxiety and depression, body image
dissatisfaction, weight gain.
Why is body image more important during puberty? - (answers)increase in social
sensitivity, body image is key to identity, developing sexual attractions, and more
bullying.
Increased risk of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.
Adolescence as unique period of health promotion - (answers)increase in
autonomy, health habits change: social activity and school lead to less sleep,
which is linked to health and cognitive development, change in diet, and physical
activity.
The perfect storm - (answers)applies to sleep patterns in adolescents.
reduction in sleep due to biological, psychological, and socio-cultural reasons.
(early school and late social activities.)
Importance of promoting physical activity during adolescence - (answers)Muscle
strengthening, bone loading, brain development, improved memory, improved
attention, improved executive function, cardiovascular and metabolic health,
weight and mental health benefits.
Cognitive Changes - (answers)formal operational thinking, and adolescent
egocentrism. increase in depression and anxiety, surge in risk taking.
