CFS 210 Study Guide - Sex Organ, National Sleep Foundation, Human Penis Size

• School: UTK
• Department: Child and Family Studies
• Course: CFS 210
• Professor: All

Document Summary

Revised by b. roberts (c) 2008 the mcgraw-hill companies, inc. Puberty = biological process during which sexual reproduction system matures (ends before adolescence ends) (c) 2008 the mcgraw-hill companies, inc. Internal and external, hormonal and physical changes that make us sexually mature. Takes an average of five years from start to finish, and today is typically an early preteen and teenage - change. In traditional cultures, was often marked by a puberty rite or a coming of age ritual, signaling the beginning of adult roles (e. g. marriage). Age of onset of puberty has been declining over time. Today, the gap between puberty and full adulthood takes a decade or two, What are the implications of such a dramatic increase in the length of time between reaching reproductive capacity and taking on of adult roles (i. e. , self- support, marriage, parenthood)? (c) 2008 the mcgraw-hill companies, inc. The regular decline in the age of puberty (signaled by menarche) in developing countries.