ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Adolescence is a life stage characterized by ALL except:
A
growth spurt
B
puberty (sexual maturity)
C
spending more time w/friends
D
decrease in memory
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The five leading characteristics of adolescence are biological growth and development, an undefined status, increased decision making, increased pressures, and the search for self.

Detailed explanation-2: -These findings suggest that the increases in dopamine signaling during adolescence independently increase the number of experiences stored in long-term memory as well as the fidelity of retrieved memory representations during goal-relevant behavior.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adolescence is a period of rapid physical, mental, social, emotional, and sexual growth and development. The characteristics of an adolescent are the following: An individual’s physical, psychological, and sociological characteristics, as well as values, attitudes, interests, and behavior, change.

Detailed explanation-4: -Adolescence is the developmental transition to adulthood that includes rapid changes in the brain and body, often at different rates and is a time for healthy exploration of identity and learning independence. It can also be a stressful or challenging for teens because of these rapid changes.

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