NVCC PSY 230 EXAM 1 115 QUESTIONS
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
2026 CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What hormonal changes occur for puberty? Answer: Adrenal
androgens released, cause pubic hair development, skin changes, body
odor, and feelings of sexual desire.
HPG axis activated. (Hypothalamus, pituitary, and gonads) testosterone
and estrogen (M&F- quantities differ) released.
⩥ Primary sexual characteristics Answer: Physical changes that are
directly involved in reproduction.
⩥ secondary sexual characteristics Answer: physical changes of puberty
that are not directly involved in reproduction
⩥ Potential problems for early-maturing girls Answer: Higher risk of
anxiety, depression, risk taking behavior, truancy. Culture plays big role
as well.
⩥ General order of Physical changes at puberty, girls Answer: Initial
breast elevation
Beginning of growth spurt
Appearance of pubic hair
, Genital changes
Peak of growth spurt
Menstruation
⩥ General order of Physical changes at puberty, boys Answer: Changes
in genitals
Appearance of pubic hair
First ejaculation
Peak of growth spurt, followed by more growth
Growth of facial hair
Increased size of larynx and vocal chords cause voice to deepen
Attainment of adult height
⩥ Piaget formal operations Answer: 12-adult; ability to think abstractly;
thinking operates in a formal, logical manner
⩥ Kohlberg's theory of moral development Answer: preconventional, -
obey to avoid punishment or gain reward.
conventional, - good boy/girl, law & order
postconventional- flexibility to rules based on societies need
⩥ Elkind: Adolescent Egocentrism Answer: personal fable, invincibility
fables, imaginary audience
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
2026 CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What hormonal changes occur for puberty? Answer: Adrenal
androgens released, cause pubic hair development, skin changes, body
odor, and feelings of sexual desire.
HPG axis activated. (Hypothalamus, pituitary, and gonads) testosterone
and estrogen (M&F- quantities differ) released.
⩥ Primary sexual characteristics Answer: Physical changes that are
directly involved in reproduction.
⩥ secondary sexual characteristics Answer: physical changes of puberty
that are not directly involved in reproduction
⩥ Potential problems for early-maturing girls Answer: Higher risk of
anxiety, depression, risk taking behavior, truancy. Culture plays big role
as well.
⩥ General order of Physical changes at puberty, girls Answer: Initial
breast elevation
Beginning of growth spurt
Appearance of pubic hair
, Genital changes
Peak of growth spurt
Menstruation
⩥ General order of Physical changes at puberty, boys Answer: Changes
in genitals
Appearance of pubic hair
First ejaculation
Peak of growth spurt, followed by more growth
Growth of facial hair
Increased size of larynx and vocal chords cause voice to deepen
Attainment of adult height
⩥ Piaget formal operations Answer: 12-adult; ability to think abstractly;
thinking operates in a formal, logical manner
⩥ Kohlberg's theory of moral development Answer: preconventional, -
obey to avoid punishment or gain reward.
conventional, - good boy/girl, law & order
postconventional- flexibility to rules based on societies need
⩥ Elkind: Adolescent Egocentrism Answer: personal fable, invincibility
fables, imaginary audience
