Pubertal Changes Begin When a Threshold of __________ and Results

question 141

Multiple Choice

Pubertal changes begin when a threshold of __________ and results in biological changes in an adolescent's anatomy, physiology, and physical appearance.

• A)body fat is reached
• B)a specific age is reached
• C)specific height is reached
• D)after the rites of passage have occurred

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Definitions:

Punishment

A process where an undesired behavior is followed by a consequence, typically reducing the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Conditioned Association

The process by which two stimuli or events are linked together in the mind to produce a learned response.

Neutral

Not favoring any side in a dispute, contest, or situation; unbiased or impartial.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally triggers a response without any need for prior learning.