Adolescence

Which term best describes adolescence?

• Endpoint

• Transition

• Beginning

• Maturity

How does puberty differ between boys and girls?

• Girls grow pubic hair during puberty; boys don't

• Girls grow taller during puberty; boys don't

• Girls begin puberty slightly later than boys

• Boys begin puberty slightly later than girls

How does the brain change during adolescence?

• It grows bigger in size

• It develops more nerve endings

• It develops better impulse control, judgment, and reasoning

• It develops new glands

Which action is most typical of an adolescent boy?

• Spending lots of time with his parents

• Obeying every request from his teachers

• Spending most of his time with his friends

• Allowing his mother to pick out his clothes

Which of the following is a factual statement about hormones?

• They are the sole cause of mood swings

• They cause boys' and girls' bodies to develop

• They are a type of blood cell

• They are extremely difficult to deal with

Which of the following is an example of peer pressure?

• Going to a movie with your friends

• Smoking a cigarette because one of your friends tells you it's cool

• Doing your own laundry

• Ignoring your parents

Which of the following is a true statement about adolescents?

• They often experiment with new things

• They rarely feel self-conscious or awkward

• They often find themselves obeying their teachers more often

• They rarely look up to famous role models

How can adolescence be described?

• Easy and breezy

• Awkward and difficult

• Short and sweet

• Neverending

If Tim feels overjoyed one minute, and then grumpy the next, he's experiencing:

• Puberty

• Growth

• A mood swing

• Romantic feelings

What is one good thing about adolescence?

• There isn't anything good about it

• It lasts forever

• It's the time of your life during which you look your best

• When it's over, you're smarter and more confident