This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Compare and contrast the consequences of early and late pubertal maturation. Discuss the risks to ... (Read 122 times)

imowrer

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 514
on: Jun 20, 2018
Compare and contrast the consequences of early and late pubertal maturation. Discuss the risks to males and females and describe the psychosocial consequences using an example.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

When 12-year-old Phil wants to try out for the middle school wrestling team, his older brother suggests he lift weights at the local gym. If Phil lifts minimum weights with many repetitions, he will likely:
 
  a. Decrease his muscle mass
  b. Increase his strength
  c. Interfere with normal growth
  d. None of the above


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

harveenkau8139

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 304
Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answers must discuss why girls and boys who mature early and late maturing males are at greatest risk. Example could illustrate body dissatisfaction, eating problems, drug and alcohol use, sexual activity in girls or hostile feelings, depression, delinquent behavior, drug and alcohol use in boys.

Answer to Question 2

B


imowrer

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 514
Reply #2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Thank you


harveenkau8139

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 304
Reply #3 on: Jun 20, 2018
No problem :)


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

To maintain good kidney function, you should drink at least 3 quarts of water daily. Water dilutes urine and helps prevent concentrations of salts and minerals that can lead to kidney stone formation. Chronic dehydration is a major contributor to the development of kidney stones.

Did you know?

Adolescents often feel clumsy during puberty because during this time of development, their hands and feet grow faster than their arms and legs do. The body is therefore out of proportion. One out of five adolescents actually experiences growing pains during this period.

Did you know?

Disorders that may affect pharmacodynamics include genetic mutations, malnutrition, thyrotoxicosis, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson's disease, and certain forms of insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus.

Did you know?

In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.

Did you know?

Asthma occurs in one in 11 children and in one in 12 adults. African Americans and Latinos have a higher risk for developing asthma than other groups.

(a) The Dmanisi cranium (right) shows similarities to early African H. erectus including the Narioko (a) The Dmanisi cranium (right) shows similarities to early African H. erectus including the Narioko
Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez, leaders of the United Farm Workers, discuss their 1968 strike of ... Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez, leaders of the United Farm Workers, discuss their 1968 strike of ...
How lateral inhibition produces contrast enhancement. (Based on Ratliff, 1972.) How lateral inhibition produces contrast enhancement. (Based on Ratliff, 1972.)
Four consequences of the action of neurotransmitters Four consequences of the action of neurotransmitters
Tunicate larva (Ascidia), early metamorphosis. LM. Tunicate larva (Ascidia), early metamorphosis. LM.
Early Earth Early Earth
Video: Hip Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library