Adolescence, Adulthood, and Senescence
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- Describe the main physical changes that occur during adolescence and list indices which may be used to measure maturity.
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- Describe the sequence of sexual changes in adolescence.
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- Identify the key social changes during adolescence.
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- Describe the main physical, sexual and social changes associated with adulthood and middle age.
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- Outline the changes that each of the main body systems undergo during the process of ageing.
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- Predict and analyse some of the social problems associated with ageing in our society.
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- Briefly describe the stages of dying and death.
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- Predict and analyse some of the needs of a dying person and his/her family.
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