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When does adolescence begin?
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It begins at puberty, normally 12-19 years old.
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Adolescence is the _________ major growth period.
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Adolescence is the second major growth period.
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During adolescence females begin _______ and males begin ________ production.
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During adolescence females begin menarche and males begin sperm production.
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During adolescence, _______ interests increase in vigor and intesnsity and are normally focused on membersof the __________ _____.
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During adolescence, sexual interests increase in vigor and intesnsity and are normally focused on membersof the opposite sex.
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During the adolesent growth period, rapid growth can be _______ or ________.
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During the adolesent growth period, rapid growth can be immidiate or constant.
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What are the normal expected vital signs for an adolescent?
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Pulse: 70 bpm
Respiratory rate: 20 bpm Blood pressure: 120/70 |
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According to Erikson, what stage of development are adolescents in?
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Adolescents are in the identity versus role confusion stage, according to Erikson.
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What happens during the identity versus role confusion?
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An adolescent must do major reorganization of their personality, resolution of childhood insecurities, and acceptance of adult responsibilities. They also begin to value their peers opinions higher than before.
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During adolescence, the cognitive development allows for _________ reasoning and systematic scientific _________ ___________.
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During adolescence, the cognitive development allows for abstract reasoning and systematic scientific problem solving. They are now able to think beyond the present.
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Young people tend to search for a _______ code that preserves their personal integrity and guides their _______.
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Young people tend to search for a moral code that preserves their personal integrity and guides their behavior. This is especially true in the face of strong pressure to violate their old values.
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Adolescents have an _________ caloric need. They need to increase their intake of __________ and are likely to be deficent in ____________,___, and _______.
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Adolescents have an increased caloric need. They need to increase their intake of protient and are likely to be deficent in calcium, iron, and zinc.
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There is an increased need for hours of ______ to restore energy levels.
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There is an increased need for hours of sleep to restore energy levels.
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Injuries are often caused by an increase in ________ and _______.
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Injuries are often caused by an increase in exercise and sports.
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For adolecents, ______ ________ is vital.
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For adolescents, accidetn prevention is vital.
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It is comman for an adolescent to have different _______.
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It is comman for an adolescent to have different moods. The transition from childhood to adulthood is hard, and mood swings are common.
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