Berger Childhood and Adolescence 5e © 1999 Worth Publishers Chapter 14 Adolescence: Biosocial Development Puberty Begins –Hormones and Puberty Body and Mind –When Do Changes Begin? Genes Nutrition Stress –Early and Late Maturation Too Soon a Woman Too Late a Man

Berger Childhood and Adolescence 5e © 1999 Worth Publishers Chapter 14 Adolescence: Biosocial Development The Growth Spurt –Wider, Taller, Then Stronger –Proper Proportions –Organ Growth Sexual Characteristics –Reproductive Possibilities –Sexual Appearance Breasts Voice and Hair

Berger Childhood and Adolescence 5e © 1999 Worth Publishers Chapter 14 Adolescence: Biosocial Development Health and Hazards –Sexual Abuse Special Vulnerability in Adolescence Gender Differences and Similarities –Nutrition Serious Problems –Eating Disorders

Berger Childhood and Adolescence 5e © 1999 Worth Publishers Chapter 14 Adolescence: Biosocial Development Health and Hazards, continued –Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Disquieting Trends –More Frequent Use –Younger and Younger Health Impact of the Gateway Drugs –Tobacco –Alcohol –Marijuana –Solutions and Attitudes