Notes in 15 Adolescence: Physical and Psychosocial Development

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Published	07/30/2024	AdolescenceEarly: {{c1::10-13 years}}Middle: {{c1::14-17 years}}Late: {{c1::18-21 years}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Puberty}}Biologic transition from childhood to adulthood
Published	07/30/2024	DHEAs and Adrenarche can occur as early as {{c1::6}} y/o
Published	07/30/2024	Maturation of {{c1::GnRH}} pulse regulator is the earliest neuroendocrine change in puberty
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Leptin}} is another trigger of puberty which is associated with obesity
Published	07/30/2024	[VR]1. Malnutrition or Undernutrition2. Onset of puberty{{c1::A (later)}}
Published	07/30/2024	Tanner Staging depicts typical sequence of pubertal changes in males and femalesMales: based on {{c1::genital}} and pubic hair maturationFemales: base…
Published	07/30/2024	Physical DevelopmentBreast DevelopmentStageAgeCharacteristicsIPrepubertal{{c2::Elevation of papilla}}II{{c1::9-13 years old}}{{c2::Elevation of papill…
Published	07/30/2024	Physical DevelopmentFemale Pubic Hair DevelopmentStageAgeCharacteristicIPrepubertalPreadolescentII{{c1::9-13 years old}}{{c2::Sparse, lightly pigmente…
Published	07/30/2024	Physical DevelopmentMale DevelopmentStagePubic HairPenisTestesINonePreadolescentII{{c2::Scanty, long, slightly pigmented}}{{c2::Minimal change/enlarge…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Thelarche}} - hallmark of SMR {{c2::2::1/2/3/4/5}} which is the appearance of breast buds between {{c2::7-12}} y/o
Published	07/30/2024	Physical DevelopmentFemalesMenarche appears about {{c1::3}} years from puberty onset (SMR {{c2::3-4::1/2/3/4/5}}) with an average age of {{c1::12.5}} …
Published	07/30/2024	[VR]1. Adiposity & Chronic Illness2. Onset of puberty{{c1::B (earlier)}}
Published	07/30/2024	Physical DevelopmentMalesVisible signsTesticular enlargement: hallmark of SMR {{c2::1::1/2/3/4/5}} with an average age of {{c2::9.5::age}} yearsDevelo…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Prader Orchidometer}} - Determine volume of testes. >{{c1::3}} cc testicular enlargement marks puberty
Published	07/30/2024	Peak height velocity in females occurs {{c1::6::#}} months {{c1::before::before/after}} menarche
Published	07/30/2024	Males undergo physiologic gynecomastia in {{c1::40-65}}% during SMR {{c1::2-4::1/2/3/4/5}} due to estrogenic stimulation but should resolve usually in…
Published	07/30/2024	Linear growth acceleration begins in {{c1::early::early/middle/late}} adolescence. {{c1::15-20}}% of adult height accrued during puberty
Published	07/30/2024	Peak Height VelocityFemales: {{c1::8-9}} cm/year at SMR {{c1::2-3::1/2/3/4/5}}Males: {{c1::9-10}} cm/year at SMR {{c1::3-4::1/2/3/4/5}}
Published	07/30/2024	Growth spurt in adolescene starts {{c1::distally::proximally/distally}}
Published	07/30/2024	Cardiovascular changes such as increase in heart size, BP, and blood volume occur in {{c1::middle::early/middle/late}} adolescence
Published	07/30/2024	The hallmark of adolescent cognitive development is the refinement and use of {{c1::formal operational thought}} process
Published	07/30/2024	Explain why adolescents tend to may poorer decisions when they are emotionally charged{{c1::Amygdala & Limbic development precedes frontal and pre…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Hot}} Cognition - poor decision making in emotionally-charged situations{{c1::Cool}} cognition - better decision-making skills in less emotional…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Early::Early/Middle/Late}} adolescents are more egocentric and have a perception that they are always at everyone's center of attention. Thus, h…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Middle::Early/Middle/Late}} adolescents are now more able to consider needs and feelings of others and have a felt obligation to care for others…
Published	07/30/2024	Neurologic, Cognitive, and Moral DevelopmentLate AdolescenceAge: {{c1::18-21 years}}{{c1::Future-oriented}} and is able to delay gratificationThink mo…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Psychosocial Development}}Correlate with {{c2::pubertal status and physical maturation}} more than chronologic ageInfluence: {{c2::environmental…
Published	07/30/2024	Psychosocial DevelopmentVariables{{c1::Self identity/relationship with familyRelationship with peersSexual identity}}
Published	07/30/2024	Psychosocial Development{{c1::Self Identity}}: {{c2::Separation from the parents}} is a hallmark of adolescent developmentEARLYMIDDLELATESeeks {{c3::p…
Published	07/30/2024	Psychosocial Development{{c1::Peer Relations}}: Increasing importance of the peer group as it may buffer the {{c2::emotional trauma}} from separa…
Published	07/30/2024	Psychosocial DevelopmentSexualityEARLYMIDDLELATESexual exploration {{c1::common}}Questions about {{c1::pubertal changes}}Limited capacity for {{c1::in…
Published	07/30/2024	Psychosocial DevelopmentBody ImageEARLYMIDDLELATEConcerned with {{c1::pubertal changes}}May have a {{c1::distorted }}body imageConcerned with {{c2::at…
Published	07/30/2024	Body fat is increased in {{c1::females::males/females}} during adolescene
Published	07/30/2024	Explain why adolescents are at a higher risk for fractures?{{c1::Bone growth precedes bone mineralization and density}}
Published	07/30/2024	Explain why adolescents are at a higher risk for sprains and strains??{{c1::Skeletal muscle growth precedes muscle growth}}
Published	07/30/2024	[VR]1. Adolescene2. Optic Globe Length{{c1::A. That's why adolescents start needing glasses}}
Published	07/30/2024	[VR]1. Adolescene2. Optic Globe Length{{c1::A. That's why adolescents start needing glasses}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Early::Early/Middle/Late}} adolescents have a stronger sense of right and wrong and percieve it as absolute
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Middle::Early/Middle/Late}} adolescents have a stronger sense of right and wrong and percieve it as absolute
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