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What stage of Piaget's theory is associated with adolescence? - Answer✔Formal Operational
Stage (12-16 years): logical and abstract reasoning.
What changes in cognitive processing occur during adolescence? - Answer✔Faster information
processing, improved memory, and increased problem-solving ability.
What triggers the onset of puberty? - Answer✔Hormonal changes, including those from the
pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, and gonadal glands.
What are primary sex characteristics? - Answer✔Organs directly involved in reproduction (e.g.,
ovaries, testes).
What are secondary sex characteristics? - Answer✔Physical traits not directly related to
reproduction (e.g., breast development, facial hair).
At what age do boys typically begin producing viable sperm? - Answer✔Between ages 12 and
14.
What are Tanner's 5 Stages of Puberty used for? - Answer✔Measuring sexual maturation during
puberty.
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What is Erikson's developmental task for adolescence? - Answer✔Identity vs. Role Confusion -
developing a personal identity.
What influences adolescent identity formation? - Answer✔Peers, parents, romantic
relationships, and work experiences.
What are the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for youth? - Answer✔60 minutes of
physical activity, <2 hours of screen time, and 8-10 hours of sleep daily.
What is a common sleep issue in adolescence? - Answer✔Circadian rhythm shifts cause
difficulty falling asleep and waking early.
What factors increase the likelihood of adolescent sexual activity? - Answer✔Early menarche,
low interest in school, early dating, history of sexual abuse.
What factors decrease the likelihood of adolescent sexual activity? - Answer✔Moral beliefs,
participation in sports/activities, avoiding alcohol.
What is the trend in teen pregnancy rates in Canada? - Answer✔They have declined by nearly
50% since the 1960s.
What is the most commonly reported STI in Canada? - Answer✔Chlamydia.
What is the psychoactive compound in cannabis? - Answer✔THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).
What are some long-term effects of adolescent cannabis use? - Answer✔Impaired memory and
learning, increased anxiety and depression, cannabis use disorder.
What factors increase the risk for cannabis-related harm? - Answer✔Being under 25, pregnant,
family history of psychosis or substance use.
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