In: Psychology
Adolescence
this is the period of time in the development of an individual when there would be transition in the physical form as well as the psychological form. this is the period that would be occuring from puberty to the adulthood, which is the legal age of maturity and is different in different countries. generally, adolescen is referred to as the teenage years, though, the psychological expressions may start sooner. there occur physical development in the males as well as females, which may be in the form of physical growth, including development of facial hair in males, with a change in voice, appearance of moustache and development of bre-asts in females along with the start of menstrutaion. thus, adolescence in reality may begin sooner for the individuals having early onset of puberty.
in adolescence, there may be various cognitive developments in the individual. individuals in this phase of their life may seem to be in constant conflict with norms and parents in particular. there are complex processes that go on in an individual during this period, making them irritable in general. people in this age may begin to explore their se-xuality along with development of an understanding of their se-xual identity. during this period there occur sever life transitions in the form of higher education, employment, training, ability to take decisions and a development of the decision making capacity of an individual.
there is an increase in the decisioni making capacity leading to an increased independence and freedom from supervision. there is development of abstract thinking and the ability to think in a multi dimensional manner. the individual begins to be prepared for the adult role with a development social ties. there is increment in knowledge along with the ability to reason in a more effective manner.