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G&D Adolescent

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Adolescence consists of early,_____, and late periods. middle
Adolescents consists of _____, pubertal, and postpubertal. prepubertal
_____ is the state of physical development when secondary sex characteristics begin to appear. Puberty
_____ is the maximum annual rate of growth in height during the AGS Peak height velocity
Very few females grow > 2 inch. after _____. menarche
_____ reach PHV at 13, most_____ do not grow in height after 18 or 20 years of age. males
The age when _____ begins and how long adolescence lasts varies individually and cross-culturally puberty
_____ period when weight gain is the most rapid. Peak weight velocity
Diet, gastric motility, exercise, socioeconomic status, lifestyle, and hereditary factors can affect adolescent ____ gain. weight
____ for females occurs about 6 months after PHV Peak weight velocity
_____ and Apocrine glands mature, leading to increased amounts of, and a distinct odor, to perspiration Eccrine
____ in females stimulates ovarian follicle growth and estrogen production FSH
_____ promotes epiphyseal maturation, which in turn inhibits long bone growth, causes breast changes, including enlargement and darkening of the nippl Estrogen
_____ prepares uterus to accept a fetus and maintain a pregnancy. Progesteron
_____ causes changes in musculoskeletal system and stimulates epiphyseal maturation which then inhibits long bone growth. Testosterone
FSH in____, is responsible for sperm production and maturation of seminiferous tubules males
In females the____stages describe breast and pubic hair growth tanner
First sign of female sexual maturation is _____ development, may not be symmetrical. breast
Adolescent females can become_____after first menstrual period. pregnant
_____indicates puberty and sexual maturity, most will see it as proof they are women, but can view it as burden since they are unable to control their bodies. Menarche
Puberty is considered____if sexual maturation has not occurred by age 13, if the menarche has not started by age 16, or if menarche does not occur within 5 yrs. of the onset of puberty. delayed
60% of males experience gynecomastia and many after 14 experience_____ emissions, may feel uncomfortable and embarrassed. nocturnal - Reassure boys that many adolescents experience temporary breast enlargement and nocturnal emissions. These situations are normal and will disappear as they progress through puberty.
Nurses must acknowledge that confidentiality and ____ can be important issues for adolescents. trust
The____almost doubles in weight and increases in size by about one half heart
Growth of system is slower compared to other body systems and the pumping mechanism is somewhat inefficient, may be one cause of fatigue and symptoms of inadequate oxygenation. Cardiorespiratory
____ have slightly lower systolic BP and slightly higher HR and body temp. Females
RBC mass and Hgb concentrations increase, WBCs ____ in both genders. decreases
Plt. count and _____ rates increase in females. sedimentation
Hct. and blood ____ increase in males volume
There is an increase in ____ matter and myelination in the brain. white
________ is a time of rapid growth in muscle mass, weight, and height. Adolescence
____ is necessary for final body growth and sexual maturation in adolescents. Zinc
____ intake should be increased to meet normally expanding blood volume needs and the increase in lean body mass in adolescents. Iron
Cortical gray matter begins to decrease at about 11 in girls, and 12 in boys as a result of a "____" process that occurs pruning
Adolescents respond with ____ reactions to emotional stimuli. gut
Three issues related to nutrition in adolescents are: obesity,________ nervosa, and _______ nervosa. anorexia, bulimia
By 21, all 32 permanent____have erupted teeth
_____ acidity and capacity increases up to 1500ml Gastric
Two major tasks for adolescents are figuring out___they are ___ their unique place is in the world. who and what
According to Freud, the sexual instinct, the___, is most important in establishing individual's psychological makeup or personality id
____encompasses positive or negative feelings, and the self perception of physical attractiveness. Body image
Constant changes in weight, height, body hair, feet, developing sex organs etc. present the adolescent with new challenges, both___and___, that affect his/her body image. real,imagined
Females tend to be more dissatisfied with their____appearance physical
Most adolescents look to the____ideal valued by their society in regards to body image. cultural
Pubertal timing has a greater influence on behavioral and emotional problems than the actual____ to puberty itself. transition
Adjusting to their physical development and body___is more difficult for adolescents whose body is on a different schedule from their peers. image
On average,____maturing males and females are shorter than their later maturing counterparts. early
______ obesity is an important risk factor because of child-parent modeling and genetics. Parental
During adolescents dental visits occur _____ a year. twice
Adolescents need approximately __ hours of sleep per night. 8
Accident ______ and safety ________ programs are extremely important for the adolescent. prevention, promotion
Adolescents should participate in sports according to ____ rather than according to chronological age. size
Two risky behaviors that affect the health and well-being of adolescents include _______ abuse and _______. substance, smoking
Two risks associated with adolescent pregnancies are ___ birth weight, and neonatal _____. low, death
Caregivers should limit all media use to no more than __ to __ hours per day. 1 to 2
For boys, early____is associated with more favorable social status, greater popularity, and greater self perceptions of positive affection, attention, feeling strong, and being in love. maturation
____ ability is most valued for boys. Physical
Early maturation in males may lead them to be involved sooner in delinquency and____use and abuse. alcohol
Early maturation for females is associated with greater____to social pressures leading to problems in social adjustment vulnerability
According to Erikson, the major task of adolescence is establishing____ identity
When adolescents have a strong sense of____, their actions will be more self-determined and they will have a more secure sense of who they are, and how they are similar to, and different from, those around them. identity
____achievement indicates individuals have experienced a process of exploration and established a relatively firm set of commitments Identity
_____ individuals demonstrate a strong sense of commitment, but have not explored the principles upon which their commitments are based(borrowed ideologies or career aspirations from parents) Foreclosed
Identity____ refers to individuals who have not experienced any active exploration nor made a commitment to any ideological or occupational direction. (less mature and more likely to follow fads or trends) diffusion
____ indicates individuals are currently exploring or questioning different occupational or ideological choices, but have yet to establish a firm set of commitments Moratorium
Middle-adolescence begin to recognize____ in their self definitions contradictions
Refers to the way we think about ourselves as either male or female, and is culmination of biological makeup, personal and social expectations, and recommendations about how males and females should think and behave Gender identity
Ads. are more____ in their gender attitudes and behavior compared to older children or adults.(referred to as the gender intensification hypothesis) traditional
Ads. are in Erikson's 6th stage known as ___ intimacy v. isolation
Ads. are able to commit themselves intimately to another person once they have____a sense of who they are. achieved
Piaget's stage of_____ - most distinct feature of young people's thinking is that they can now consider what is possible rather than just what is real. (Abstract thinking) formal operations
Language development - understand the more ____ metaphorical meaning, find joy in the double meaning of puns, satire, and parodies. abstract Can also appreciate irony
Which age group needs opportunities to explore reasons for diff. religious and political values, attitudes about sexuality and social responsibility, or explanations about injustices they see? Adolescents
Conflicts between caregivers and adolescents may be related to generational differences in ________, beliefs, and ______ during a time of major transitions. attitudes, values
Adolescents between the ages of 11 - 14, have negative, confrontational or avoidant, and reactive conflicts with parents. 11-14
Adolescent daughters of divorced parents have maternal conflicts, lower ____-______, and difficulties in __________ relationships. self-esteem, heterosextual
Adolescent _______ struggle more as divorce approaches, while adolescent ______ struggle more after divorce has occurred. females, males
Adjustment problems are greater when both parents have _______ from previous marriage. children
Older siblings can provide _______or _______ modeling for younger siblings. positive, negative
Only children tend to have a fairly ____sense of self-esteem and __________ compared with those with siblings. high,achievement
___________ ____ is the most fundamental peer relation and the one most likely to be based on similar interests and emotional support. Friendship dyad
A ______ is comprised of a small group of peers who regularly interact with another and who generally exhibit a strong sense of shared closeness. Constitute an alternative family structure outside of home. clique
A _____ is an association of two to four cliques in which relations are less intimate than in the smaller groups (preps, jocks, nerds etc. ) crowd
Adolescents' peer _____ and the _______ of their friendships affect their general well-being. status, quality
_________ or culture appear to be important in determining who adolescents select as friends. Ethnicity
According to Lev Vygotsky,____development in ads, can be coached to achieve their potential and reach higher understanding cognitive
_____ consists of tasks too difficult for individuals to master alone, but which can be mastered with the guidance and assistance of adults or more skilled peers. Zone of proximal development
____level in zone of proximal development is the problem solving reached by adolescent working independently Lower
Upper level in ____ of additional understanding that can be reached with assistance zone of proximal development
According to Elkind,____ refers to the adolescents' beliefs of always being on stage imaginary audience
When adolescents have an exaggerated notion of their own uniqueness, it is known as ____ Personal fable
Adolescents' personal uniqueness are expressed in an extreme sense of _____ ("you just don't understand) and belief they are immortals. isolation
During adolescence, ___ person perspective becomes possible third
In ads., best____ are based on high expectations regarding uniformity in dress, interests, and activities, and individual differences are considered___ to friendship friendships, threats
Many adolescents fit into the ________ region where there is a sense of tentative belonging and a desire to become part of the core. (wannabes) - most vulnerable to peer influence due to insecure position in the group. peripheral
Adolescents turn to _____ for support to attempt to fill void left by parents lack of support and involvement. peers
Caregivers can directly influence peer relationships through design, ______, supervise, and ______. mediate, advise
Dating begins around age __ and __ for girls, and __and __for boys. 12 and 13, 13 and 14
______ ______ is what is expected of them and from dating partners. Dating scripts
Class _______, chronic ___________, and other kinds of school avoidance need in-depth assessment because they may indicate an underlying mental health problem. skipping, absenteeism
Moral development arises out of the individual's fear of ____ as a result of his or her inability to control unconscious impulses. rejection
Adopt rules and prohibitions defined by ___ generally, and their ___ specifically. society, parents
Caregivers expect adolescents to act more like adults; adolescents may not act more mature yet, expect to be treated more like ____ adults
In adolescence, onset of puberty and ____ changes can result in conflicts with parents hormonal
"___ ___ __________" is where students move from the top position in elementary to the lowest position in middle school. "Top dog phenomenon"
Three stages of career exploration:_______(until age 11) , _________(11 -16), and _________. Fantasy, Tentative, Realistic
The _______ stage of career exploration is where careers opportunities are limited only by children's imagination. fantasy
The _________ stage of career exploration is where the child begins to consider how they might fit in with the various career options they are interested in. tentative
The ________ stage of career exploration is where the child extensively explore available careers and the steps required to enter their chosen career. realistic
_______ have greater influence on types of career paths adolescents are likely to choose. Parents
If caregivers are not sensitive to adolescents' desires to test their newly found cognitive skills, ads. are likely to be perceived as____. defiant
Parental____ refers to degree to which parents are responsive to their children's needs in an accepting, supportive manner. responsiveness
Parental____ is extent to which parents expect and demand mature, responsible behavior from their children. demandingness
Ads. from ____ homes tend to be more responsible, self-assured, and creative. (parents are demanding and responsive) authoritative
Ads. from ____ homes are more impulsive and more likely to be involved in delinquent behavior indifferent
____ parental control can diminish ad's. sense of identity, and are less confident with facing the world. (can lead to conflicts with ads.) Psychological
In _____ parental control, ads. are less likely to participate in antisocial behaviors behavioral
Parent's task is to recognize the normalcy of ad's. need to push away and explore the world, while letting them know there is still a secure home to return to if the world becomes too frightening. This is known as? Attachment & autonomy
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