Examination Questions and Suggested Solutions
l. (a). Explain the term adolescence (June 2006)
(b). State three problems of adolescents
(c). State three characteristics of adolescents
Solution
(a). Adolescence
Adolescence is the period of growing up. It is a stage in every person's life that lies between the end of childhood and the beginning of adulthood.
(b). three problems of adolescents
(i) The adolescent is always faced with the problem of adjusting to his physical changes
(ii) He wants to be important and be recognized as a person of worth. He tries to achieve adult status yet he is not yet an adult.
(iii) He tries to gain independence from his parents and to become a self-directing person
(iv) The adolescent strives to excel
(c) three characteristics of adolescents
(i) Development of sex organs
(ii) They grow facial and body hair
(iii) The breasts of female adolescents develop and their skin changes
(iv) Hair grows in their armpits and pubic region
(v) In males there is also change in voice and appearance
(vi) In girls’ menstruation starts
(vii) They experience physical, mental and emotional changes.
(viii) They are attracted to the opposite sex
(ix) They are conscious of their appearance
(x) They are stubborn, aggressive and disobedient
Examination Questions
1. Explain the term adolescence
2. List four physical changes that occur in
a. Boys
b. Girls
3. What is menstruation?
4. Explain four ways a young girl should care for herself during menstruation.
(November 2009)
5. Explain briefly, three social, mental and emotional changes that takes place in adolescents.
6.a. State five characteristics of adolescents.
b. Explain five challenges or problems adolescents face in life.
7.a. Explain why an adolescent may develop pimples and eczema.
b. Explain three personal hygiene practices an adolescent should adopt to maintain good health. (WASSCE 2016)
