1. Hurlock, Developmental Psychology, 196-220
Puberty
Hurlock, Developmental Psychology,

2. Short quiz on Puberty
Until they are sexually mature, children are known as ______
Who is the author of Historia Animalium?
The Latin word of “puberty”
Rite of passage for Jewish boys: _____
Author of our textbook: ________
Choose from the following:
pubescents Socrates Aristotle
pubertas pubertis bar mitzvah
hannukkah Hurlock Sherlock

3. Puberty
Is the period in the developmental span when the child changes from an asexual to a sexual being
Is derived from the Latin word pubertas which means “age of manhood” [sic, womanhood]
“You're Entering Puberty, Charlie Brown!” Please take down some notes on the changes that are going on with Charlie Brown

4. Rites of Passage
Primitive people: observe rites of passage, in recognition of the fact that, as their bodies change, children are emerging from childhood into maturity (from National Geographic)
After successfully passing the tests, they are granted the rights and privileges of adulthood and are expected to assume the responsibilities that accompany that state

5. Characteristics of Puberty
Puberty is an overlapping period – encompasses the closing years if childhood and the beginning years of adolescence. -

6. Characteristics of Puberty
2. Puberty is a short period – 2 years or less - Girls tend to mature more rapidly than boys

7. Characteristics of Puberty
3. Puberty is divided into 3 stages
Prepubescent stage – secondary sex characteristics (organs not directly responsible for reproduction) begin to appear but the reproductive organs are not yet fully developed
Pubescent stage – sexual maturity appear, menarche in girls and nocturnal emissions in boys
Postpubescent stage - secondary sex characteristics become well developed and the sex organs begin to function in a mature manner

8. Characteristics of Puberty
4. Puberty is a time of rapid growth and change - “adolescent growth spurt”– may lead to confusion, to feelings of inadequacy and insecurity

9. Characteristics of Puberty
5. Puberty is negative phase (by Charlotte Buhler) – meaning, the individual takes an “anti” attitude toward life or seems to be losing some of the good qualities previously developed

10. CAUSES OF PUBERTY Growth of research of endocrinology
5 years before children become sexually mature, there is a small excretion of the sex hormones in both boys and girls.
Close relationship between the pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain, and the gonads or sex glands
Male gonads – testes
Female gonads - ovaries
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CAUSES OF PUBERTY

11. American culture girls – 50% 12.5 and 14.5 years
Boys – 14 and 16.5 years
Growth spurt – begins in girls between 8.5 and 11.5 years
Boys – 10.5 and 14.5
Age of Puberty

12. Body Changes at Puberty
Changes in body size (weight –because of muscles and bone tissues)
Changes in body proportions – nose, feet, hands, hips, shoulders, legs, arms
The development of the primary sex characteristics – male – testes – mature; testes – fully developed (20-22 yrs); female – ovaries will stop in the late 40s or early 50s
Development of secondary sex characteristics – hair, skin, glands, muscles, voice, breast knots for boys; hips, hair, skin, glands, muscles, voice for girls

13. Effects of Puberty Changes
Physical wellbeing – fatigue, listlessness, headaches, backache, cramps, abdominal pain, swelling of legs and ankles, depression, “sickly age”
On attitude and behavior – girls are more seriously affected than boys (page 206

14. Common effects of puberty changes on attitudes and behavior
Desire for isolation
Boredom
Incoordination
Social antagonism (uncooperative, antagonistic, disagreeable)
Heightened emotionality (moodiness, sulkiness, temper outbursts, irritability
Loss of self-confidence – due to lowered physical resistance and partly to the constant criticism of adults and peers
Excessive modesty – for fear that others will notice these changes and comment on them unfavorably

15. Common Concerns about Normalcy during Puberty
BOYS’ CONCERNS:
Nocturnal emissions – semen – normal; boys need to be told so they will be prepared
Secondary sex characteristics – voice, muscles
Lack of interest in girls – not yet
GIRLS’ CONCERNS:
The menarche – some may have traumatic experience “bleed to death”
Secondary sex characteristics – breasts, hips, hair
Lack of sex appeal – many girls worry if they are unable to attract the attention of boys

16. Concerns of Boys and Girls
Sex organs
Body disproportions
Awkwardness
Age of maturing – undeveloped bodies may cause embarrassment
Masturbation – for Christians, it is wrong (Ratcliff, 210).

17. Psychological hazards Unhappiness in Puberty
Group Discussion
Physical hazards
Psychological hazards
Unhappiness in Puberty

18. Feb. 1, 2013 Agenda: Puberty Adolescence
Discussion on Requirements in Life Span
Feb. 1, 2013