In Mr Novak's 7th Grade Health Class, There Is a Pair

question 86

Essay

In Mr. Novak's 7th grade health class, there is a pair of 12-year-old fraternal twins, Shawn and Serenity. Serenity has recently grown a couple inches taller than Shawn, and he is concerned that he's not growing as fast as she is. What changes should Shawn expect to go through during puberty compared with his sister? What are the changes in growth and sexual maturation that boys and girls experience during puberty and how do they differ?

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Definitions:

Anxiety

An emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes like increased blood pressure.

Panic Attacks

Sudden episodes of intense fear or anxiety that may include physical symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, or dizziness.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape, or other violent personal assault.

Mentally Healthy

A state of well-being in which an individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make contributions to their community.