A) Describe the sequence and causes of pubertal changes. b) How do the concepts of the personal fable and imaginary audience relate to common adolescent feelings and behaviors?
What will be an ideal response?
Essay should include:
a) Boys: increased testosterone deepens voice, builds muscles, increases body hair, matures sex organs; leads to more frequent erections, ejaculation then eventually sperm production. Girls: increased estrogen rounds out breasts and hips, widens pelvis, increases body hair, matures sex organs; leads to menstruation and eventually ovulation
b) Personal fable – egocentric belief that one's feelings and ideas are unique and that one is invulnerable. This contributes to risky behaviors, feelings that no one understands their reasons for doing things because of their own unique feelings or needs, and that adults do not understand them. Imaginary audience - the belief that other people are as concerned with our thoughts and behavior as we are. Any examples of self-consciousness and need for privacy.
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