PNH 101 Final Exam – Questions With Verified
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How is "adolescent" different from Adolescent = psychological maturation of the
"puberty"? individual
Puberty = point at which reproduction becomes
possible
What are physical changes in Sexual maturation
adolescents? 1. Primary: maturation of reproductive organs
2. development of pubic hair and female breast
What are 3 cognitive changes in 1. Abstract reasoning
adolescents? 2. Introspective
3. Language skills
What is abstract reasoning? newly acquired cognitive skills enable the teenager
(Adolescent) to define appropriate, effective, and comfortable sex
role behaviors and consider their impact on peers,
family, and society
What is introspective? (Adolescent) Adolescents believe that they are unique. May also
believe they are invulnerable, and may engage in
risk-taking behaviors because of this
What are language skills? vocabulary continues to expand, primary focus
(Adolescent) becomes practicing communication skills that can be
used effectively in various situations
E.g. the way teenagers tell parents about failing
grades is not the same as the way that they tell
friends
, How should nurses talk to Don't avoid sensitive issues, ask open-ended
adolescents? questions, try to discern the meaning behind their
words/actions, be alert to clues to their emotional
state, involve other individuals/resources when
necessary
What psychosocial changes to 1. Gender identity
adolescents face? 2. Group identity
3. Family identity
4. Vocational identity
5. Moral identity
6. Health identity
How are adolescents affected by Interest in romantic relationships and practice of
gender identity? (psychosocial masturbation. Physical maturity encourages
change) development of masculine and feminine behaviours.
Hindered physical development = difficulty
developing a comfortable sexual identity. Some
reject gender labels and may not identify as
male/female. Transgender adolescents have gender
identities that are different from their biological sex
and may transition. Culture, expectations of sex role
behavior and available role models influence gender
identity.
How are adolescents affected by Seek group identity for esteem, acceptance, a sense
group identity? (psychosocial change) of belonging, approval, and the opportunity to learn
acceptable behavior. Popularity with both opposite-
sex and same-sex peers is important. The need for
group identity can conflict with the search for
personal identity.
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Terms in this set (61)
How is "adolescent" different from Adolescent = psychological maturation of the
"puberty"? individual
Puberty = point at which reproduction becomes
possible
What are physical changes in Sexual maturation
adolescents? 1. Primary: maturation of reproductive organs
2. development of pubic hair and female breast
What are 3 cognitive changes in 1. Abstract reasoning
adolescents? 2. Introspective
3. Language skills
What is abstract reasoning? newly acquired cognitive skills enable the teenager
(Adolescent) to define appropriate, effective, and comfortable sex
role behaviors and consider their impact on peers,
family, and society
What is introspective? (Adolescent) Adolescents believe that they are unique. May also
believe they are invulnerable, and may engage in
risk-taking behaviors because of this
What are language skills? vocabulary continues to expand, primary focus
(Adolescent) becomes practicing communication skills that can be
used effectively in various situations
E.g. the way teenagers tell parents about failing
grades is not the same as the way that they tell
friends
, How should nurses talk to Don't avoid sensitive issues, ask open-ended
adolescents? questions, try to discern the meaning behind their
words/actions, be alert to clues to their emotional
state, involve other individuals/resources when
necessary
What psychosocial changes to 1. Gender identity
adolescents face? 2. Group identity
3. Family identity
4. Vocational identity
5. Moral identity
6. Health identity
How are adolescents affected by Interest in romantic relationships and practice of
gender identity? (psychosocial masturbation. Physical maturity encourages
change) development of masculine and feminine behaviours.
Hindered physical development = difficulty
developing a comfortable sexual identity. Some
reject gender labels and may not identify as
male/female. Transgender adolescents have gender
identities that are different from their biological sex
and may transition. Culture, expectations of sex role
behavior and available role models influence gender
identity.
How are adolescents affected by Seek group identity for esteem, acceptance, a sense
group identity? (psychosocial change) of belonging, approval, and the opportunity to learn
acceptable behavior. Popularity with both opposite-
sex and same-sex peers is important. The need for
group identity can conflict with the search for
personal identity.
