Early Adolescence
11-13 years (girls)
12-15 years (boys)
Starting Point
Middle Adolescence
14-17 years (girls)
15-18 years (boys)
Definite breaking-off from childhood
Late Adolescence
17-19 years (girls)
18-21 years (boys)
Maturity reaches its
fullness
WHAT IS
ADOLESCENSE?
Stages of
Development
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Fundamental Changes in Adolescence
Biological Changes:
Physical Changes
Genetic and Environmental influences
Cognitive Changes
Cognitive differences between male and female teenagers on a cerebral level
Changes in thought
Social-Cognitive Changes
Adolescence and taking risks
Social Changes
Change in interpersonal, political and economic status.
Adolescence bridge stage, a transcitional period between childhood and adult life.
At the beginning of the stage (11 -13 yrs) the person is still guided by his / her parents guardians.
Slowly becomes independent and self-sufficient
At the end (19 – 21 yrs) of the bridge not only is autonomous but can be lead others.
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