PS276 Chapter Notes - Chapter intro: Adolescence
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A complete understanding of adolesence in contemporary society depends on being familiar with biological, social, sociological, cultural, and historical perspectives on adolescence. During adolescence, individuals become interested in sex and biologically capable of having children. Adolesence is defined as the second decade of the life span. Adolescent period lengthened considerably in the 20th century, both bc physical maturation occurs earlier and because so many individuals delay entering into work and marriage until their mid 20s. Development during adolescence involving a series of transitions from immaturity into maturity. Adolescence is a series of stages than one single stage. Early adolescence (age 10-13), middle adolescence (14-17), late adolesence (18-21) Divisions roughly correspond to to the way society groups young people in educational institutions. Some scientists believe emerging adulthood/youthhood now characterizes the early and mid 20s. Based on model suggested by john hill 1983.
