Adolescence And Developmental Psychology Practice Test

Which puberty-driven process produces secondary sexual characteristics?

Pubertal hormonal changes (gonadarche/adrenarche) Growth spurts Sleep cycle shifts Changes in appetite

Correct Answer:

Pubertal hormonal changes (gonadarche/adrenarche)

Explanation:

Secondary sexual characteristics are produced by pubertal hormonal changes. The activation of the gonads (gonadarche) and adrenal glands (adrenarche) raises sex steroids like estrogen and testosterone, triggering physical markers of maturation such as breast development, pubic and underarm hair, and voice changes. Growth spurts occur due to growth hormones and sex hormones but aren’t the traits themselves. Sleep-cycle SAMPLEshifts and appetite changes reflect broader puberty effects rather than the specific sexual-m maturation markers.

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