Adolescence is the period of transition from childhood to adulthood, of
variable duration and with variable rates of change. Variably synchronised
development occurs in the following domains:
• Physical — puberty ( physical growth, secondary sexual characteris-
tics, and reproductive capability).
• Psychological — development of independence and autonomy.
• Cognitive — moving from concrete to abstract thought.
• Emotional — shifting from narcissistic to mutually caring relationships.
• Social — peer group influences, formation of intimate relationships,
decisions about future vocation
Adolescence is the period of transition from childhood to adulthood, of
variable duration and with variable rates of change. Variably synchronised
development occurs in the following domains:
• Physical — puberty ( physical growth, secondary sexual characteris-
tics, and reproductive capability).
• Psychological — development of independence and autonomy.
• Cognitive — moving from concrete to abstract thought.
• Emotional — shifting from narcissistic to mutually caring relationships.
• Social — peer group influences, formation of intimate relationships,
decisions about future vocation
Adolescence is the period of transition from childhood to adulthood, of
variable duration and with variable rates of change. Variably synchronised
development occurs in the following domains:
• Physical — puberty ( physical growth, secondary sexual characteris-
tics, and reproductive capability).
• Psychological — development of independence and autonomy.
• Cognitive — moving from concrete to abstract thought.
• Emotional — shifting from narcissistic to mutually caring relationships.
• Social — peer group influences, formation of intimate relationships,
decisions about future vocation
Adolescence is the period of transition from childhood to adulthood, of
variable duration and with variable rates of change. Variably synchronised
development occurs in the following domains:
• Physical — puberty ( physical growth, secondary sexual characteris-
tics, and reproductive capability).
• Psychological — development of independence and autonomy.
• Cognitive — moving from concrete to abstract thought.
• Emotional — shifting from narcissistic to mutually caring relationships.
• Social — peer group influences, formation of intimate relationships,
decisions about future vocation
Adolescence is the period of transition from childhood to adulthood, of
variable duration and with variable rates of change. Variably synchronised
development occurs in the following domains:
• Physical — puberty ( physical growth, secondary sexual characteris-
tics, and reproductive capability).
• Psychological — development of independence and autonomy.
• Cognitive — moving from concrete to abstract thought.
• Emotional — shifting from narcissistic to mutually caring relationships.
• Social — peer group influences, formation of intimate relationships,
decisions about future vocation
Adolescence is the period of transition from childhood to adulthood, of
variable duration and with variable rates of change. Variably synchronised
development occurs in the following domains:
• Physical — puberty ( physical growth, secondary sexual characteris-
tics, and reproductive capability).
• Psychological — development of independence and autonomy.
• Cognitive — moving from concrete to abstract thought.
• Emotional — shifting from narcissistic to mutually caring relationships.
• Social — peer group influences, formation of intimate relationships,
decisions about future vocation
Adolescence is the period of transition from childhood to adulthood, of
variable duration and with variable rates of change. Variably synchronised
development occurs in the following domains:
• Physical — puberty ( physical growth, secondary sexual characteris-
tics, and reproductive capability).
• Psychological — development of independence and autonomy.
• Cognitive — moving from concrete to abstract thought.
• Emotional — shifting from narcissistic to mutually caring relationships.
• Social — peer group influences, formation of i
