PSYB20H3 Chapter 14: Physical development in adolescence
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Chapter 14: physical development and health in adolescence. In preindustrial societies, children entered the adult world when they matured physically or when they began a vocational apprenticeship not until the 20th century was adolescence defined as a separate stage of life in the western world. In most parts of the world, entry into adulthood takes longer and is less clear-cut than in the past. Time of opportunities and risks: adolescence offers opportunities for growth in, physical dimensions, cognitive and social competence, autonomy, self-esteem, intimacy, risky behaviours reflect, immaturity of the adolescent brain. The process that leads to sexual maturity, or fertility the a bility to re produce. Puberty results from the production of various hormones. In girls, testosterone influences growth of the clitoris as well as of the bones and of pubic and axillary hair: timing based in part on body fat female menstruation does not begin until accumulation of body fat.
