Berger Childhood and Adolescence 5e © 1999 Worth Publishers Chapter 14

Adolescence: Adolescence: Biosocial DevelopmentBiosocial Development

• Puberty Begins– Hormones and Puberty

• Body and Mind

– When Do Changes Begin?• Genes 

• Nutrition

• Stress

– Early and Late Maturation• Too Soon a Woman

• Too Late a Man

Berger Childhood and Adolescence 5e © 1999 Worth Publishers Chapter 14

Adolescence: Adolescence: Biosocial DevelopmentBiosocial Development

• The Growth Spurt– Wider, Taller, Then Stronger

– Proper Proportions

– Organ Growth

• Sexual Characteristics– Reproductive Possibilities

– Sexual Appearance• Breasts

• Voice and Hair

Berger Childhood and Adolescence 5e © 1999 Worth Publishers Chapter 14

Adolescence: Adolescence: Biosocial DevelopmentBiosocial Development

• Health and Hazards– Sexual Abuse

• Special Vulnerability in Adolescence

• Gender Differences and Similarities

– Nutrition• Serious Problems

– Eating Disorders

Berger Childhood and Adolescence 5e © 1999 Worth Publishers Chapter 14

Adolescence: Adolescence: Biosocial DevelopmentBiosocial Development

• Health and Hazards, continued– Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

• Disquieting Trends

– More Frequent Use

– Younger and Younger• Health Impact of the Gateway Drugs

– Tobacco

– Alcohol

– Marijuana

– Solutions and Attitudes