HDFS 1351 Exam 3 Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers
What is puberty? - ANSWER the time between the first onrush of hormones and full
adult physical development
how long does puberty last? - ANSWER 3-5 years
what are the changes that occur during puberty? - ANSWER sex organs increase in
size and mature in function, females gain wider hips and breasts develop, male's
shoulders widen and they gain larger muscle mass, change in Circadian rhythm
what is the first thing that changes? - ANSWER weight
what is the second thing that changes? - ANSWER height
what is the third thing that changes? - ANSWER muscle
what is the Circadian rhythm? - ANSWER 24 hour day-night cycle
how does puberty affect the Circadian rhythm? - ANSWER hormones cause delays in
the sleep wake cycle and cause low appetite and energy in the mornings
what is the recommended amount of sleep? - ANSWER 8-10 hours
what are factors predicted with lack of sleep? - ANSWER lower grades, higher
daytime sleepiness, higher depressive mood, higher mood disorders, higher substance
abuse, lower self control
, what are predictors of sleep? - ANSWER age, nighttime media use, starting
homework late, extracurricular activities, school start times
what are the characteristics of early boy bloomers? - ANSWER more poised, popular,
leaders, muscular; closer to physical maturity as same age girls; more responsibility
and expectations; view themselves more positively; more successful in relationships;
more aggressive
what are the characteristics of late boy bloomers? - ANSWER feel more inadequate
and insecure; longer time before adult expectations; stronger identity
what are the characteristics of early girl bloomers? - ANSWER popular with boys;
older male friends; date earlier and have earlier sexual experience; more likely to drink,
smoke, be depressed, have an eating disorder, struggle for earlier independence
what percentage of high school students have had sexual intercourse? - ANSWER
38%
what percent of 9th graders have had sexual intercourse? - ANSWER 19%
what percent of 10th graders have had sexual intercourse? - ANSWER 33%
what percent of 11th graders have had sexual intercourse? - ANSWER 47%
what percent of 12th graders have had sexual intercourse? - ANSWER 57%
what percent of 9th graders drank alcohol or used drugs before last sexual intercourse?
- ANSWER 21%
what percent of 10th graders drank alcohol or used drugs before last sexual
intercourse? - ANSWER 19%
What is puberty? - ANSWER the time between the first onrush of hormones and full
adult physical development
how long does puberty last? - ANSWER 3-5 years
what are the changes that occur during puberty? - ANSWER sex organs increase in
size and mature in function, females gain wider hips and breasts develop, male's
shoulders widen and they gain larger muscle mass, change in Circadian rhythm
what is the first thing that changes? - ANSWER weight
what is the second thing that changes? - ANSWER height
what is the third thing that changes? - ANSWER muscle
what is the Circadian rhythm? - ANSWER 24 hour day-night cycle
how does puberty affect the Circadian rhythm? - ANSWER hormones cause delays in
the sleep wake cycle and cause low appetite and energy in the mornings
what is the recommended amount of sleep? - ANSWER 8-10 hours
what are factors predicted with lack of sleep? - ANSWER lower grades, higher
daytime sleepiness, higher depressive mood, higher mood disorders, higher substance
abuse, lower self control
, what are predictors of sleep? - ANSWER age, nighttime media use, starting
homework late, extracurricular activities, school start times
what are the characteristics of early boy bloomers? - ANSWER more poised, popular,
leaders, muscular; closer to physical maturity as same age girls; more responsibility
and expectations; view themselves more positively; more successful in relationships;
more aggressive
what are the characteristics of late boy bloomers? - ANSWER feel more inadequate
and insecure; longer time before adult expectations; stronger identity
what are the characteristics of early girl bloomers? - ANSWER popular with boys;
older male friends; date earlier and have earlier sexual experience; more likely to drink,
smoke, be depressed, have an eating disorder, struggle for earlier independence
what percentage of high school students have had sexual intercourse? - ANSWER
38%
what percent of 9th graders have had sexual intercourse? - ANSWER 19%
what percent of 10th graders have had sexual intercourse? - ANSWER 33%
what percent of 11th graders have had sexual intercourse? - ANSWER 47%
what percent of 12th graders have had sexual intercourse? - ANSWER 57%
what percent of 9th graders drank alcohol or used drugs before last sexual intercourse?
- ANSWER 21%
what percent of 10th graders drank alcohol or used drugs before last sexual
intercourse? - ANSWER 19%
