PSYC 2110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Prefrontal Cortex, Facial Hair, White Matter
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In girls: pituitary gland signals ovaries to produce estrogen, breasts enlarge, genitals develop, fat accumulates. In boys: pituitary gland signals testes to release testosterone, genitals mature, muscle mass increases. Not fully developed until mid-20s: 3) increase in dopamine (associated with reward) may increase reward-seeking behaviour in absence of prefrontal cortex controls. Adolescent sexuality: contraceptive use: 75% of sexually active teens report regular use of contraceptives (condoms, birth control pill, etc. ) Ber(cid:374)ie hit: e. g. , problem (cid:1006): (cid:862)if (cid:455)ou hit a glass (cid:449)ith a feather, the glass (cid:449)ill (cid:271)reak. Ber(cid:374)ie hit the the glass (cid:449)ith a ha(cid:373)(cid:373)er. (cid:863) glass (cid:449)ith a feather. (cid:863) Moral development: morality, principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong, or good and bad behaviour, the extent to which an action is right or wrong. What is practical and best for the self. Gradual progression to what is best for others. Young child demands care for self or meeting of own needs above those of others.
