PSYC 2070 Chapter : Chapter 11
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7 or 8 & late as 16: menarche onset of menstruation, nutrition is a factor, better health care is a factor. Later in poorer countries and earlier in industrialized nations. Body image: reactions to physical changes in adolescence: menarche used to be associated with anxiety, now is related to increase in self-esteem, rise in status see themselves becoming adults. Girls/boys" reactions to puberty depends on when it happens. Because of larger size, more likely to seek company of older boys who may involve them in activities inappropriate for their age: overall, is more positive than negative for boys, early maturation different story for girls. Late maturation has opposite effects: worse for boys/better for girls. Late maturation - boys: boys who are smaller/lighter are viewed as less attractive so may not date as much, not all negative, studies show can grow to have several positive qualities, assertiveness, insightfulness.
