Psychology in Modules
Psychology in Modules
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781319050610
Author: David G. Myers, C. Nathan DeWall
Publisher: Worth Publishers
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Chapter 15, Problem 1MM
Summary Introduction

Concept introduction: Adolescence is the stage of human development, which explains the years spent by morphing from a child towards the adult stage. This developmental stage starts with the physical beginnings of sexual maturity and ends with the social achievement of self-independent adult condition.

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Answer to Problem 1MM

Correct answer: Adolescence is marked by the onset of puberty. Hence, option b. is the correct answer.

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Reasons for the correct statement:

Option b. is given as, “puberty”. The physical and sexual development of the body starts at the stage of adolescence. This stage of development begins with puberty. Puberty is the stage of sexual maturity. Puberty follows a surge of hormones, which may strengthen the moods and which trigger the changes in the body. These changes are different in boys and girls. Hence, option b. is the correct answer.

Reasons for the incorrect statement:

Option a. is given as, “an identity crisis”. The task of adolescence is to solidify the sense of self-identity by doing personal examinations. This continues in the period of adolescence. This is not the initial stage. Hence, option a. is incorrect.

Option c. is given as, “separation anxiety”. During adolescence, due to physical and hormonal changes, the girl child undergoes separation anxiety. Hence, option c. is incorrect.

Option d. is given as, “parent-child conflict”. Parent-child conflict is seen during adolescence, because in this condition, due to self-examination, children tries various activities that parents refuse to do. Therefore, parent-child conflict arises. The clapping of hands is a negative reinforce. Hence, option d. is incorrect.

Hence, option a., c., and d. are incorrect.

Conclusion
Puberty is the initial stage of adolescence.

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