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physical&intellectual: adolescence
P~ Growth spurts, 10-12 in girls and 14-15 in boys.
Girls hips broaden and boys shoulders broaden
Puberty
motor development~ increase in strength, stamina and coordination (and motor skills)
I~ problem solving skills
Ability to concentrate increases, language skills improve
Memory improves
Some lose curiosity to learn.
emotional&social: adolescence
E~ Self concept includes beliefs such as religion and political.
Body image can reduce self esteem and confidence, mood swings, less dependent on parents.
S~ social awkwardness, friendships last longer, romantic relationships
key information adolescence🍕
girl hormones~ oestrogen and progesterone
boy hormones ~ testosterone (more testosterone will make you more aggressive)
Secondary sexual characteristics ~ features do not directly contribute to reproduction
puberty in girls~ growth of breasts, start of mensuration and ovulation, hips widen and public hair growth
puberty in boys~ size of testes increase, shoulders broaden, voice deepens, body odour, ability to become erect.
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