PSCI 112D - Psychosocial Consequences of Puberty

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Tanner stages

A system that describes the five stages of pubertal development.

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What is the first sign of pubertal change among males and females?

Males: Testicles start to grow

Females: Breasts (or breast buds) start to grow

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Menarche

The first time a female goes through menstruation. 

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What is the sequence of pubertal changes among males? 

  1. Growth of testicles, scrotum

  2. Growth of pubic hair

  3. Body growth

  4. Growth of penis + Change in voice

  5. Facial and underarm hair + acne

<ol><li><p>Growth of testicles, scrotum</p></li><li><p>Growth of pubic hair</p></li><li><p>Body growth</p></li><li><p>Growth of penis + Change in voice</p></li><li><p>Facial and underarm hair + acne</p></li></ol><p></p>
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What is the sequence of pubertal changes among females? 

  1. Growth of breasts

  2. Growth of pubic hair

  3. Body growth

  4. Menarche

  5. Underarm hair + oil and sweat-producing glands

<ol><li><p>Growth of breasts</p></li><li><p>Growth of pubic hair</p></li><li><p>Body growth</p></li><li><p>Menarche</p></li><li><p>Underarm hair + oil and sweat-producing glands </p></li></ol><p></p>
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Is puberty stressful for adolescents?

No, one study found that boys and girls who struggle with puberty come from high-risk households and are more sensitive to external stressors.

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