Human Relations May 2014 | Page 3

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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