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Understanding Puberty: Biosocial Development During Adolescence

This chapter delves into the complexities of adolescence, focusing on biosocial development during puberty. It explores the unseen beginnings of puberty, the role of sex hormones, and how body rhythms influence growth. Nutrition is critically examined, highlighting the impact of diet, body image, and the risks of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. The transformations during puberty, including physical growth and sexual maturation, are discussed along with potential challenges like early sexual activity and its consequences. The chapter also considers neurological development and the implications for adolescent decision-making.

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Understanding Puberty: Biosocial Development During Adolescence

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  1. Part V Chapter Fourteen Adolescence: Biosocial Development Puberty Begins Nutrition The Transformations of Puberty

  2. Puberty Begins • Unseen Beginnings • Sex Hormones • Body Rhythms • A VIEW FROM SCIENCE: Get Real

  3. Puberty Begins • Age and Puberty • Genes and Gender • Body Fat • Stress

  4. Puberty Begins • Too Early, Too Late • Girls • Boys • Ethnic Differences

  5. Nutrition • Diet Deficiencies • Choices Made • Body Image • Eating Disorders • Anorexia Nervosa • Bulimia Nervosa • Origins of Disordered Eating

  6. The Transformations of Puberty • Growing Bigger and Stronger • Sequence: Weight, Height, Muscles • Organ Growth • Sexual Maturation • Sexual Characteristics • Sexual Activity

  7. The Transformations of Puberty • Problems with Sexual Activity • Sex Too Soon • Sexual Abuse • Sexually Transmitted Infections

  8. The Transformations of Puberty • Neurological Development • Caution Needed • A CASE TO STUDY: “What Were You Thinking?” • Benefits of Adolescent Brain Development

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