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ANSWERS1. TRUE.2. FALSE. Girls naturally

develop more body fat because of the development of their breasts & hips.

3. FALSE. Girls’ voices also deepen but much less than boys.

4. FALSE. The leading cause of death in young adults is unintentional injuries. In middle adulthood, the leading cause is cancer.

5. FALSE. Most older adults do not experience Alzheimer’s disease

6. TRUE.


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Section 1 Changes During Adolescence

Section 2 Adulthood

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Section 1

Changes During Adolescence

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Physical Changes

• Puberty is the period of human development during which people become able to reproduce.

• Hormones are chemical substances made and released in one part of the body that cause a change in another part of the body.

The male hormone testosterone and the female hormones estrogen and progesterone are released at the start of puberty.

• Adolescence is the time between puberty and full maturation.

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Mental and Emotional Changes

• A New Way of Thinking:

• As adolescence progresses, teens are able to think in a more complex way. They can:

• foresee consequences• make more logical decisions, and • view situations from other points of view.




• A New Way of Feeling:

• New feelings that arise during adolescence may cause teens to feel:

• alone• insecure• confused


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• A New Desire for Independence:

• The process of leaving dependence behind and forming a new identity is complex and sometimes scary.

• Having conflicting emotions is healthy and normal.

• If prolonged periods of sadness or anxiety become overwhelming, seek help from a parent, school counselor or doctor.



Social Changes

• As teens grow older, their parents and others expect more of them.

• Relationships with friends change and become more important during adolescence.

• You can take more responsibility at home, in friendships, and in other parts of life by:

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• showing concern for how people are doing• listening to others• encouraging others• getting a job

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Section 2 Adulthood

Young Adulthood

• ages 21 – 35

• During young adulthood, physical changes slow down and many people enter a period of peak health

• Young adults begin to get a clearer sense of their identity.

• They begin to relate to their parents on a more adult level.

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Young Adulthood• Accidents and injuries are the greatest immediate

health risks for most young adults.

• Young adults learn to value commitment in relationships. They may choose to marry and have a family.

• Young adults become financially independent. This can be scary but also fulfilling.

• Young adults should develop healthy lifestyles to prevent health problems later in life.

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Section 2 Adulthood

Middle Adulthood

• ages 35 - 65

• Physically, muscle tone and strength may diminish during middle adulthood, but they can be maintained with regular exercise.

• Menopause is the period of time when a woman stops ovulating and menstruating. This usually begins between 50 – 55 years of age.

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Middle Adulthood• Middle-aged adults begin to accept mortality as they

see friends and loved ones die.

• A midlife crisis is the sense of uncertainty about one’s identity that some people experience in midlife. Middle-aged adults may get through this crisis by accepting their maturation. (in males, this phenomenon is often relieved by purchasing items such as a Porsche or Corvette)

• Middle-aged adults may have a strong sense of identity and be leaders at work and in their families.

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Middle Adulthood

• Increased responsibilities can sometimes cause stress in middle-aged adults.

• If they don’t learn to cope with this stress, it can lead to health problems.

• Middle-aged adults must watch their diets and exercise to avoid health risks such as cancer and heart disease.

• Regular doctor visits are important for preventing and treating health problems.

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Older Adulthood

• People over 65 may find that they do not recover from illness as quickly as when they were younger.

• Older adults are generally more emotionally stable than when younger

• but they may also struggle with depression, anxiety, and loneliness.

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Older Adulthood

• Older adults may find that their social and financial lives change significantly after they retire.

• Alzheimer’s disease is a disease in which one gradually loses mental capacity and the ability to carry out daily activities.

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Healthy Aging

• Establishing regular exercise can help you live longer and improve quality of life.

• Not smoking reduces the risks of heart disease, cancer, and other diseases.

• Not drinking alcohol reduces the risk of death be car accidents, alcoholism, and liver disease.

• Maintaining a healthy weight helps prevent diabetes later in life.

• Lowering salt intake and eating the right number of Calories for your weight are also important.

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