L2 HSC Unit 1: Human Growth and Development Notes

Vocabulary flashcards covering key definitions from L2 HSC Unit 1, including physical development, puberty, motor skills, self concept, self esteem, and self image.

Primary characteristics

Sex organs that a person is born with, including testes for sperm production, the uterus, and ovaries.

Secondary characteristics

Features indicating sexual maturity that develop during puberty, such as menstruation, hair growth, overall body growth, boys' voices deepening, getting taller, and acne.

Puberty

The period when physical changes happen to males and females enabling them to have babies.

Female hormones

Oestrogen and progesterones.

Male hormone

Testosterone.

Fine motor skills

Physical coordination involving the wrists and hands, such as writing, using buttons, and painting.

Gross motor skills

Physical movements that involve using big muscles, such as jumping and running.

Self concept

How the individual sees themselves and understands their own abilities, formed by the combination of self image and self esteem.

Self esteem

A person's feelings of self worth and the value they feel they have, which can be high or low and can change through life.

High self esteem

A state in which an individual is willing to try new things, feels confident, copes well under pressure, and is happy to share ideas.

Low self esteem

A state in which an individual is not confident, is not willing to try new things, avoids answering questions, and doubts their abilities.

Self image

The way a person sees themselves physically and mentally, which develops over time and is linked to perceptions of appearance and abilities.

Positive self image

A view of oneself where the individual feels confident, feels comfortable with their appearance, and compares themselves positively with others.

Negative self image

A view of oneself where the individual doubts their abilities, compares themselves negatively with others, and is affected by negative comments.