PSYC 140 - Module 6 Exam Review (2)
Start of Puberty: Usually begins between
ages 9.5 and 13.5.
When do Boys start Puberty,growth Growth Spurt: age 12.5
spurt,spermarche, and end puberty? Spermarche (First Ejaculation): Begins
around the age of 13
End of Puberty: 18 years old on average.
Start of Puberty: Typically begins be-
tween ages 8 and 13.
When do Girls start Puberty,growth
Growth Spurt: starts age 10
spurt,menarche, and end puberty?
Menarche (First Menstruation): age 12.5
End of Puberty: 16 years old on average.
The hypothalamus is a regulatory cen-
ter in the brain and it sends GnRH to
the pituitary gland, triggered by achiev-
ing a certain threshold of body fat. The
pituitary gland released gonadotropins
Summarize the domino effect and its role (FSH and LH) which trigger the produc-
in puberty. tion of sperm and ovarian follicles, along
with sex hormones being released into
the bloodstream. These sex hormones
lead to the development of secondary
sex characteristics like pubic hair growth,
breast growth, etc.
have not been identified for being at risk
for major problems, although these indi-
viduals may feel annoyed at being be-
What are the risk of Late-Maturing Girls
hind their peers regarding sexual devel-
opment. The poor outcomes are by no
means inevitable.
typically receive positive attention for be-
ing the tallest and strongest in their class.
This positive attention is often from both
what are the risk of Early-Maturing Boys
girls and other boys, who may look up to
early maturing boys who have a natural
advantage in sports and other activities.
may be at-risk for problem behaviors if
their appearance and behavior, paired
, PSYC 140 - Module 6 Exam Review (2)
with an unsympathetic and bullying
school situation, results in their being re-
what are the risk of Late-Maturing Boys
jected by their peers. The poor outcomes
are by no means inevitable.
are more likely to come from middle- to
upper-class families that are highly con-
trolling, common for it to run in the family.
are more likely to be very perfectionistic
and tightly controlling of their own behav-
Describe the Profile of person with
iors.
anorexia nervosa
may come from a culture or part of so-
ciety where there is a high emphasis on
being thin.
may also have low levels of key neuro-
transmitters.
may also run in families. However, these
individuals are more likely to be impul-
sive and engage in other reckless behav-
Describe the profile of person with bulim-
iors. Research has found connections
ia nervosa
between bulimia and depressive disor-
ders, indicating a possible biochemical
problem.
In summary, a variety of social, genet-
ic, neurochemical, and personality vari-
ables play a role in eating disorders.
However, younger and more perfection-
istic individuals are more likely to develop
Describe the type of person that are anorexia, while older and more impulsive
mostly like to develop the three eating individuals are more likely to develop bu-
disorders? limia.
People with the purging subtype of
anorexia will still be concerned about
obesity and would be underweight.
Those components are not part of bulim-
ia.
What are the Early Maturing Girls
Start of Puberty: Usually begins between
ages 9.5 and 13.5.
When do Boys start Puberty,growth Growth Spurt: age 12.5
spurt,spermarche, and end puberty? Spermarche (First Ejaculation): Begins
around the age of 13
End of Puberty: 18 years old on average.
Start of Puberty: Typically begins be-
tween ages 8 and 13.
When do Girls start Puberty,growth
Growth Spurt: starts age 10
spurt,menarche, and end puberty?
Menarche (First Menstruation): age 12.5
End of Puberty: 16 years old on average.
The hypothalamus is a regulatory cen-
ter in the brain and it sends GnRH to
the pituitary gland, triggered by achiev-
ing a certain threshold of body fat. The
pituitary gland released gonadotropins
Summarize the domino effect and its role (FSH and LH) which trigger the produc-
in puberty. tion of sperm and ovarian follicles, along
with sex hormones being released into
the bloodstream. These sex hormones
lead to the development of secondary
sex characteristics like pubic hair growth,
breast growth, etc.
have not been identified for being at risk
for major problems, although these indi-
viduals may feel annoyed at being be-
What are the risk of Late-Maturing Girls
hind their peers regarding sexual devel-
opment. The poor outcomes are by no
means inevitable.
typically receive positive attention for be-
ing the tallest and strongest in their class.
This positive attention is often from both
what are the risk of Early-Maturing Boys
girls and other boys, who may look up to
early maturing boys who have a natural
advantage in sports and other activities.
may be at-risk for problem behaviors if
their appearance and behavior, paired
, PSYC 140 - Module 6 Exam Review (2)
with an unsympathetic and bullying
school situation, results in their being re-
what are the risk of Late-Maturing Boys
jected by their peers. The poor outcomes
are by no means inevitable.
are more likely to come from middle- to
upper-class families that are highly con-
trolling, common for it to run in the family.
are more likely to be very perfectionistic
and tightly controlling of their own behav-
Describe the Profile of person with
iors.
anorexia nervosa
may come from a culture or part of so-
ciety where there is a high emphasis on
being thin.
may also have low levels of key neuro-
transmitters.
may also run in families. However, these
individuals are more likely to be impul-
sive and engage in other reckless behav-
Describe the profile of person with bulim-
iors. Research has found connections
ia nervosa
between bulimia and depressive disor-
ders, indicating a possible biochemical
problem.
In summary, a variety of social, genet-
ic, neurochemical, and personality vari-
ables play a role in eating disorders.
However, younger and more perfection-
istic individuals are more likely to develop
Describe the type of person that are anorexia, while older and more impulsive
mostly like to develop the three eating individuals are more likely to develop bu-
disorders? limia.
People with the purging subtype of
anorexia will still be concerned about
obesity and would be underweight.
Those components are not part of bulim-
ia.
What are the Early Maturing Girls
