Outline the Factors That Appear to Influence or Trigger Puberty

question 7

Essay

Outline the factors that appear to influence or trigger puberty onset. Describe what can happen when pubertal development occurs early or late.

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Definitions:

Copying

The act of reproducing or imitating another's work or behavior. In a new definition: An essential learning process involving the replication of patterns, behaviors, or information observed in others.

Defense Mechanism

Unconscious psychological strategies used to cope with reality and maintain self-image.

Rationalization

An ego defense mechanism in which one creates acceptable reasons for unwanted or undesirable behavior.

Intellectualization

A defense mechanism in which reasoning is used to block confrontation with an unconscious conflict and its associated emotional stress.