PSYC 140 Module 6 Exam.
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WRITTEN ANSWERS. YEAR 2025
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Boys Puberty - 100 correct answer as-Start of Puberty:
Usually begins between ages 9.5 and 13.5.
Growth Spurt: age 12.5
Spermarche (First Ejaculation): Begins around the age of 13
End of Puberty: 18 years old on average.
Girls Puberty - 100 correct answer as-Start of Puberty:
Typically begins between ages 8 and 13.
Growth Spurt: starts age 10
Menarche (First Menstruation): age 12.5
End of Puberty: 16 years old on average.
Summarize the domino effect and its role in puberty. - 100
correct answer as-The hypothalamus is a regulatory center in
the brain and it sends GnRH to the pituitary gland, triggered by
achieving a certain threshold of body fat. The pituitary gland
released gonadotropins (FSH and LH) which trigger the
,production 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.
Late-Maturing Girls - 100 correct answer as-have not been
identified for being at risk for major problems, although these
individuals may feel annoyed at being behind their peers
regarding sexual development. The poor outcomes are by no
means inevitable.
Early-Maturing Boys - 100 correct answer as-typically
receive positive attention for being the tallest and strongest in
their class. This positive attention is often from both girls and
other boys, who may look up to early maturing boys who have a
natural advantage in sports and other activities.
Late-Maturing Boys - 100 correct answer as-may be at-risk
for problem behaviors if their appearance and behavior, paired
with an unsympathetic and bullying school situation, results in
their being rejected by their peers. The poor outcomes are by no
means inevitable.
Profile of people with anorexia nervosa - 100 correct answer
as-are more likely to come from middle- to upper-class families
that are highly controlling, common for it to run in the family.
are more likely to be very perfectionistic and tightly controlling of
their own behaviors.
may come from a culture or part of society where there is a high
emphasis on being thin.
may also have low levels of key neurotransmitters.
,Profile of people with bulimia nervosa - 100 correct answer
as-may also run in families. However, these individuals are more
likely to be impulsive and engage in other reckless behaviors.
Research has found connections between bulimia and depressive
disorders, indicating a possible biochemical problem.
Eating disorders - 100 correct answer as-In summary, a
variety of social, genetic, neurochemical, and personality
variables play a role in eating disorders. However, younger and
more perfectionistic individuals are more likely to develop
anorexia, while older and more impulsive individuals are more
likely to develop bulimia.
People with the purging subtype of anorexia will still be concerned
about obesity and would be underweight. Those components are
not part of bulimia.
Early Maturing Girls - 100 correct answer as-Girls who begin
to mature before age 10 my experience delinquency, negative
body image, eating Disorder, substance abuse and early sexual
behavior.
Boys who begin to mature before age 12 may experience
popularity with girls, popularity among male peers & athletic
success. May also be more prone to risk behavior, starting to do
more activities before they are ready.
Girl who mature later in life may have a more boyish figure and
suffer from body image problems. Even feeling left out from their
peers.
Boys who mature later may be at risk for some social and
behavioral problems if these physical attributes contribute to them
being rejected by their peers.
What are the health consequences of anorexia nervosa? - 100
correct answer as-affects your entire body.
, Anorexia can be fatal, and it is the deadliest mental disorder.
Anorexia damages all major organs, and heart problems can
linger for the rest of the individual's life. Nutritional deficiencies
also affect the brain and bones. Amenorrhea (cessation of
menstruation) is also common. Both anorexia and bulimia are
associated with mental health issues, including depression,
anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
What are the health consequences of bulimia nervosa? - 100
correct answer as-affects the entire body. Is less costly from
a health standpoint, it can result in heart failure and stomach
rupture. More benign consequences are from purging behaviors,
which can noticeably affect cheeks and hands. However,
consequences of bulimia are less noticeable than the
consequences of anorexia, particularly since many bulimic
individuals are of normal weight or are overweight (purging is an
inefficient means of losing weight). Both anorexia and bulimia are
associated with mental health issues, including depression,
anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
How does formal operational thought differ from concrete
operational thought? Give an example (other than one used in the
module) of the type of thinking in formal operations that a child in
concrete operations might find difficult. - 100 correct answer
as-formal operational thought is some ways is a continuation of
concrete operational thought. Individuals at this stage can think
abstractly and hypothetically. They can engage in deductive
reasoning, consider possibilities, and think about concepts and
situations that are not directly tied to concrete experiences.
An example would be, a child is presented with the following
problem: "If all birds can fly, and a penguin is a bird, can a
penguin fly?" With formal operational thought one is able to use
hypothetical-deductive reasoning to consider possibilities and
250+QUETIONS AND WELL
WRITTEN ANSWERS. YEAR 2025
UPTO 2026 FOR ALL STUDENTS
ALSO GRADED A+
Boys Puberty - 100 correct answer as-Start of Puberty:
Usually begins between ages 9.5 and 13.5.
Growth Spurt: age 12.5
Spermarche (First Ejaculation): Begins around the age of 13
End of Puberty: 18 years old on average.
Girls Puberty - 100 correct answer as-Start of Puberty:
Typically begins between ages 8 and 13.
Growth Spurt: starts age 10
Menarche (First Menstruation): age 12.5
End of Puberty: 16 years old on average.
Summarize the domino effect and its role in puberty. - 100
correct answer as-The hypothalamus is a regulatory center in
the brain and it sends GnRH to the pituitary gland, triggered by
achieving a certain threshold of body fat. The pituitary gland
released gonadotropins (FSH and LH) which trigger the
,production 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.
Late-Maturing Girls - 100 correct answer as-have not been
identified for being at risk for major problems, although these
individuals may feel annoyed at being behind their peers
regarding sexual development. The poor outcomes are by no
means inevitable.
Early-Maturing Boys - 100 correct answer as-typically
receive positive attention for being the tallest and strongest in
their class. This positive attention is often from both girls and
other boys, who may look up to early maturing boys who have a
natural advantage in sports and other activities.
Late-Maturing Boys - 100 correct answer as-may be at-risk
for problem behaviors if their appearance and behavior, paired
with an unsympathetic and bullying school situation, results in
their being rejected by their peers. The poor outcomes are by no
means inevitable.
Profile of people with anorexia nervosa - 100 correct answer
as-are more likely to come from middle- to upper-class families
that are highly controlling, common for it to run in the family.
are more likely to be very perfectionistic and tightly controlling of
their own behaviors.
may come from a culture or part of society where there is a high
emphasis on being thin.
may also have low levels of key neurotransmitters.
,Profile of people with bulimia nervosa - 100 correct answer
as-may also run in families. However, these individuals are more
likely to be impulsive and engage in other reckless behaviors.
Research has found connections between bulimia and depressive
disorders, indicating a possible biochemical problem.
Eating disorders - 100 correct answer as-In summary, a
variety of social, genetic, neurochemical, and personality
variables play a role in eating disorders. However, younger and
more perfectionistic individuals are more likely to develop
anorexia, while older and more impulsive individuals are more
likely to develop bulimia.
People with the purging subtype of anorexia will still be concerned
about obesity and would be underweight. Those components are
not part of bulimia.
Early Maturing Girls - 100 correct answer as-Girls who begin
to mature before age 10 my experience delinquency, negative
body image, eating Disorder, substance abuse and early sexual
behavior.
Boys who begin to mature before age 12 may experience
popularity with girls, popularity among male peers & athletic
success. May also be more prone to risk behavior, starting to do
more activities before they are ready.
Girl who mature later in life may have a more boyish figure and
suffer from body image problems. Even feeling left out from their
peers.
Boys who mature later may be at risk for some social and
behavioral problems if these physical attributes contribute to them
being rejected by their peers.
What are the health consequences of anorexia nervosa? - 100
correct answer as-affects your entire body.
, Anorexia can be fatal, and it is the deadliest mental disorder.
Anorexia damages all major organs, and heart problems can
linger for the rest of the individual's life. Nutritional deficiencies
also affect the brain and bones. Amenorrhea (cessation of
menstruation) is also common. Both anorexia and bulimia are
associated with mental health issues, including depression,
anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
What are the health consequences of bulimia nervosa? - 100
correct answer as-affects the entire body. Is less costly from
a health standpoint, it can result in heart failure and stomach
rupture. More benign consequences are from purging behaviors,
which can noticeably affect cheeks and hands. However,
consequences of bulimia are less noticeable than the
consequences of anorexia, particularly since many bulimic
individuals are of normal weight or are overweight (purging is an
inefficient means of losing weight). Both anorexia and bulimia are
associated with mental health issues, including depression,
anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
How does formal operational thought differ from concrete
operational thought? Give an example (other than one used in the
module) of the type of thinking in formal operations that a child in
concrete operations might find difficult. - 100 correct answer
as-formal operational thought is some ways is a continuation of
concrete operational thought. Individuals at this stage can think
abstractly and hypothetically. They can engage in deductive
reasoning, consider possibilities, and think about concepts and
situations that are not directly tied to concrete experiences.
An example would be, a child is presented with the following
problem: "If all birds can fly, and a penguin is a bird, can a
penguin fly?" With formal operational thought one is able to use
hypothetical-deductive reasoning to consider possibilities and
