PSYCH 133A Study Guide - Activation Function, Adrenarche, Body Odor
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Psych 133a, adolescent development, winter 2023: define adolescence. What are the pros and cons of prolonged. Onset onset of puberty is one of the best definitions. Onset typically begins with hormonal (non-physical changes) aka adrenarche. Societal definitions for offset can be difficult, mixed signals (16 to marry, 21 to drink etc). The best definition is when you are less dependent on family and more autonomous in financial and emotional terms. You can deal with hard decisions without family, instead turning to peer or romantic partners. Pros educational opportunities, more time for trial and error, safe exploration, strengthened family bond, connecting in different ways in emerging adulthood. There are no new hormones in puberty, just different function for them. Prenatally the sex hormones affect brain development and organization this could eventually shape behavior over time. Sex hormones in puberty = activation function they activate the reproductive system. Growth and sex hormones - physical growth.
