DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
ADULTHOOD PHYSICAL COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
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Physical features NOT directly associated with reproduction that are associated with one’s gender are referred to as
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primary sexual characteristics.
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secondary sexual characteristics.
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tertiary sexual characteristics.
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nonsexual characteristics.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Secondary sexual characteristics are those that emerge during the prepubescent through postpubescent phases (e.g., breasts in females and pigmented facial hair in males).
Detailed explanation-2: -Growth of pubic hair, facial hair and under the armpit, increase in height, sweating, etc. are some of the secondary sexual characteristics. Change in height: Most prominent change that occurs in adolescents is the change in their heights. Growth hormone secretion and bone growth are much higher during this time.
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