1What is puberty? Where does the English word come from?
2At what ages does puberty take place in girls and in boys?
3List the six characteristics of puberty.
4Why is puberty called an overlapping stage?
5Why is puberty called a short stage and a divided stage?
6Explain briefly how rapid physical growth takes place in puberty.
7Why is puberty called a negative stage?
8Why does puberty not appear at the same age in everyone?
9What are the developmental tasks of puberty?
10What role should teachers, parents and guardians play during puberty?