According to Carlson and additional research surrounding adolescent development, puberty often begins for girls between the ages of 10-14 and for boys between the ages of 12-16.  Carlson examines the underlying physiological processes that start this process and the important role that hormones play. 

• Prepare a journal response that explores the following:
  • Describe the influence hormones have on organizational and activational effects on sexual development.
  • Provide either a general example or an example from your own life.

Support your work with scholarly academic resources, textbooks, or other sources provided.  Use of APA format is required.