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Growth, Maturation, Physical Activity, and Sport
Growth, Maturation, Physical Activity, and Sport, Third Edition, is uniquely focused on the biological growth and maturation of children and adolescents in relation to physical performance (both physical activity and sport).Written by a true legend in the field, Robert M. Malina, this latest edition features new content exploring the characteristics of youth sports, associated benefits and risks, and efforts aimed at talent development. This essential resource guides readers through the complexities of human growth and maturation with the latest research findings and over 350 charts and illustrations that visually support the material.The content has been expanded and modified to incorporate recent advances in technology and science, such as progress in the study of the human genome, deeper understanding of hormone regulation during growth, and advancements in body composition assessment. Growth, Maturation, Physical Activity, and Sport, Third Edition, uses a five-part structure, enabling readers to gain a basic understanding of growth and maturation and then build upon that foundation.The first two parts focus on age- and sex-associated variations in body composition and explore the concept of biological maturation.Part III discusses primary factors that interact to regulate the process of growth and maturation—hormones, genes, nutrients and energy, and social factors.Part IV considers motor development and performance from infancy through adolescence.Part V has been added to provide an overview of youth sports, participation statistics, and motivation for participation, as well as a review of the growth and maturity characteristics of male and female participants in a variety of team and individual sports. Growth, Maturation, Physical Activity, and Sport, Third Edition, is the only text to focus on the biological growth and maturation process of children and adolescents as it relates to physical activity and performance.Readers will complete the text with an appreciation for the field and its influence in physical education, kinesiology, and the sport sciences.
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Growing Up and Out of Crime : Desistance, Maturation, and Emerging Adulthood
Developmental norms and expectations for young people aged 18–25 have diverged from previous generations, creating a new stage in the life course called Emerging Adulthood.Theory surrounding this stage of emerging adulthood emphasizes a delay in achieving turning points into adulthood that are typical of this age group.These delays, in turn, affect how maturation can influence the desistance from crime. Utilizing evidence from the narratives of justice-involved emerging adults, this book details key turning points for today’s young person trying to desist from crime.Building on evidence from researchers and theorists as well as from the author’s own narrative interviews, this book provides a brief and approachable review of the extant literature, summarizing work across the fields of developmental psychology, sociology, and criminology to provide the reader with an understanding of the maturation of young people in their late teens and 20s before concluding with considerations for policy and practice building from this evidence. Growing Up and Out of Crime is perfect for students, scholars, and academics who study youth, young adults, and their maturation, deviance, and desistance as well as for practitioners working with young people engaging in desistance.
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Unitary Developmental Theory and Psychological Development Across the Lifespan, Volume 1 : A Model of Developmental Learning for Psychological Maturation and Recovery
This book introduces Unitary Developmental Theory (UDT) to the field of psychology.The first of two volumes, it introduces the UDT model and examines its application to psychological development and mental-health recovery. The book presents a comprehensive model of UDT using 15 phases, showing how this model can be applied to fields including psychoanalysis, cognitive psychology and humanist psychology.It outlines how UDT was developed and can be used as an overarching model from which different schools of psychology can extrapolate process, thereby offering improved structure for all types of interventions including mental-health recovery.This book is designed to precede Volume 2 which details the model’s equal applicability to organization development. Offering an innovative way of modeling developmental learning, this book will be of great interest to researchers, scholars and postgraduate students in the fields of developmental psychology, applied psychology and mental-health recovery.
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How does mRNA maturation occur?
mRNA maturation occurs through a process called RNA processing. This process involves several steps, including capping, splicing, and polyadenylation. First, a 5' cap is added to the beginning of the mRNA molecule to protect it and help it bind to the ribosome. Then, introns (non-coding regions) are removed through a process called splicing, and the remaining exons (coding regions) are joined together. Finally, a poly-A tail is added to the end of the mRNA molecule to help stabilize it and regulate its translation. These steps ensure that the mRNA molecule is properly processed and ready for translation into protein.
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Is cheese lactose-free due to maturation?
Cheese is not completely lactose-free due to maturation, but the lactose content does decrease during the cheese-making process. Lactose is a type of sugar found in milk, and it gets broken down by bacteria during fermentation. The longer a cheese is aged, the more time the bacteria have to break down the lactose. However, some lactose may still remain in the final product, so individuals with lactose intolerance may still need to be cautious when consuming cheese.
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What are maturation processes and learning processes?
Maturation processes refer to the natural biological development and growth that occurs in an individual over time. These processes are largely influenced by genetics and occur without direct instruction or external influence. On the other hand, learning processes involve the acquisition of new knowledge, skills, or behaviors through experiences, instruction, and practice. Learning processes are influenced by environmental factors, social interactions, and cognitive development. Both maturation processes and learning processes play important roles in an individual's overall development and ability to adapt to their environment.
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How does the maturation of mRNA occur?
The maturation of mRNA involves several steps. First, the pre-mRNA is processed by removing the non-coding regions, called introns, and joining the coding regions, called exons, through a process called splicing. Then, a 5' cap and a 3' poly-A tail are added to the mRNA to protect it from degradation and facilitate its export from the nucleus. Finally, the mature mRNA is ready to be translated into a protein by the ribosomes in the cytoplasm. This process ensures that only the necessary coding information is present in the mature mRNA for protein synthesis.
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Why is a second maturation division necessary in mitosis?
A second maturation division in mitosis is necessary to ensure that each daughter cell receives an equal and complete set of chromosomes. This division helps to separate the sister chromatids, which were duplicated during the S phase of the cell cycle, into two separate daughter cells. Without this second division, the daughter cells would not have the correct number of chromosomes, leading to genetic abnormalities and potential cell death.
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Is there a lung maturation injection without inhibiting labor?
Yes, there is a lung maturation injection called betamethasone that is commonly used to help accelerate lung development in fetuses at risk of preterm birth. This injection has been shown to improve lung function and reduce the risk of respiratory distress syndrome in premature babies. While betamethasone does not directly inhibit labor, it is typically given to women at risk of preterm delivery, so it may coincide with efforts to delay labor and promote fetal lung development. However, the injection itself does not actively inhibit labor.
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How can the second maturation phase of meiosis be utilized?
The second maturation phase of meiosis, also known as meiosis II, can be utilized to further reduce the chromosome number and produce genetically diverse gametes. During meiosis II, the sister chromatids are separated, resulting in four haploid daughter cells with unique combinations of genetic material. This genetic diversity is important for sexual reproduction as it increases the chances of producing offspring with advantageous traits. Additionally, the reduction in chromosome number ensures that when the gametes fuse during fertilization, the resulting zygote will have the correct diploid chromosome number.
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How many genetically different germ cells are possible after the first maturation division?
After the first maturation division, two genetically different germ cells are possible. This is because during this division, the homologous chromosomes separate, resulting in each germ cell receiving a unique combination of genetic material from the parent cell. This genetic diversity is important for the variation seen in offspring and is a key aspect of sexual reproduction.
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