PSYC 140 Module 6
1. In North America, what is the average age for the pubertal growth spurt? < Ans >
10 for girls and 12.5 for boys
2. When do girls and boys typically finish growing? < Ans > Girls 16, boys 18
3. What is the domino effect in puberty? < Ans > 1. The hypothalamus sends GnRH
to the Pituitary gland
2. The pituitary gland releases FSH and LH
3. The blood stream carries the increase production of sex hormones
4. Hypothalamus < Ans > The key regulatory center in the brain that monitors body
heat, water, nutrient levels, glands and hormones
5. GnRH < Ans > Gonadatropin-releasing hormone
6. Leptin < Ans > A hormone produced by adipose (fat) cells that acts as a satiety
factor in regulating appetite.
7. FHS < Ans > Follicle-stimulating hormone
8. LH < Ans > luteinizing hormone
9. Spermarche < Ans > age of onset for sperm emission
10. What is the average age of spermarche? < Ans > 13
11. Menarche < Ans > First menstrual period
12. What is the average age of menarche? < Ans > 12.5
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, 13. Secular trend < Ans > a pattern of change occurring over several generations
14. What are some risks for girls early maturing? < Ans > early sexual activity,
eating disorders, poor body image.
15. What are some risks for early maturing in boys? < Ans > Engaging in mature
activ- ities before they are emotionally ready
16. What are some benefits for late maturing in girls? < Ans > less risk for body
image problems due to later increase in fat distribution
17. What are some risks for late maturing in boys? < Ans > Social and
behavioral problems if physical attributes result in them being rejected by their peers.
18. anorexia nervosa < Ans > an eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight
gain leads people to starve themselves
19. What are the 3 types of anorexia? < Ans > Restricting type, purging type and
atypical anorexia
20. Atypical anorexia < Ans > Weight is within normal range although the
dangerous symptoms and obsession are all present (often due to genetic makeup)
21. What are the 3 steps to treating anorexia? < Ans > 1. Get back to healthy
weight 2. start eating more food 3. Change how you think about yourself and food
22. Bulimia < Ans > an eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating, usually
of high-calorie foods, followed by vomiting, laxative use, fasting, or excessive exercise
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1. In North America, what is the average age for the pubertal growth spurt? < Ans >
10 for girls and 12.5 for boys
2. When do girls and boys typically finish growing? < Ans > Girls 16, boys 18
3. What is the domino effect in puberty? < Ans > 1. The hypothalamus sends GnRH
to the Pituitary gland
2. The pituitary gland releases FSH and LH
3. The blood stream carries the increase production of sex hormones
4. Hypothalamus < Ans > The key regulatory center in the brain that monitors body
heat, water, nutrient levels, glands and hormones
5. GnRH < Ans > Gonadatropin-releasing hormone
6. Leptin < Ans > A hormone produced by adipose (fat) cells that acts as a satiety
factor in regulating appetite.
7. FHS < Ans > Follicle-stimulating hormone
8. LH < Ans > luteinizing hormone
9. Spermarche < Ans > age of onset for sperm emission
10. What is the average age of spermarche? < Ans > 13
11. Menarche < Ans > First menstrual period
12. What is the average age of menarche? < Ans > 12.5
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, 13. Secular trend < Ans > a pattern of change occurring over several generations
14. What are some risks for girls early maturing? < Ans > early sexual activity,
eating disorders, poor body image.
15. What are some risks for early maturing in boys? < Ans > Engaging in mature
activ- ities before they are emotionally ready
16. What are some benefits for late maturing in girls? < Ans > less risk for body
image problems due to later increase in fat distribution
17. What are some risks for late maturing in boys? < Ans > Social and
behavioral problems if physical attributes result in them being rejected by their peers.
18. anorexia nervosa < Ans > an eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight
gain leads people to starve themselves
19. What are the 3 types of anorexia? < Ans > Restricting type, purging type and
atypical anorexia
20. Atypical anorexia < Ans > Weight is within normal range although the
dangerous symptoms and obsession are all present (often due to genetic makeup)
21. What are the 3 steps to treating anorexia? < Ans > 1. Get back to healthy
weight 2. start eating more food 3. Change how you think about yourself and food
22. Bulimia < Ans > an eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating, usually
of high-calorie foods, followed by vomiting, laxative use, fasting, or excessive exercise
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