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EPPP Psychology

Category - Growth and Lifespan Development

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Adolescence is the developmental period ___________________.
  1. when the pituitary gland initiates hormone release in the adrenal cortex
  2. when a youngster is capable of engaging in sexual reproduction
  3. when a male reaches their maximum puberty growth spurt
  4. when primary sex qualities such as testicle development
Explanation
Answer: B - Adolescence is defined as the developmental period at which a youngster is capable of engaging in sexual reproduction.
Key Takeaway: As a developmental stage, adolescence is a time when signals from the brain to the gonads (ovaries and testicles) initiate hormone production. Adolescence refers to the bodily changes associated with sexual maturity whereby the young person makes capable of engaging in sexual reproduction.
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