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Physical growth and other changes are rapid and profound.

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Adolescence 11-20
Physical development

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Reproductive maturity occurs.

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Adolescence 11-20
Physical development

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Major health risks arise from behavioral issues, such as eating disorders and drug abuse.

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Adolescence 11-20
Physical development

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Ability to think abstractly and use scientific reasoning develops.

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Adolescence 11-20
Cognitive development

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Immature thinking persists in some attitudes and behaviors.

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Adolescence 11-20
Cognitive development

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Education focuses on preparation for college or vocation.

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Adolescence 11-20
Cognitive development

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Search for identity, including sexual identity, becomes central.

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Adolescence 11-20
Psychosocial development

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Relationships with parents are generally good.

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Adolescence 11-20
Psychosocial development

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Peer group may exert a positive or negative influence.

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Adolescence 11-20
Psychosocial development

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Physical condition peaks, then declines slightly.

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Emerging and young adulthood 20-40
Physical development

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Lifestyle choices influence health.

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Emerging and young adulthood 20-40
Physical development

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Thought and moral judgments become more complex.

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Emerging and young adulthood 20-40
Cognitive development

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Educational and occupational choices are made, sometimes after period of exploration.

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Emerging and young adulthood 20-40
Cognitive development

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Personality traits and styles become relatively stable, but changes in personality may be influenced by life stages and events.

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Emerging and young adulthood 20-40
Psychosocial development

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Intimate relationships and personal lifestyles are established but may not be lasting.

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Emerging and young adulthood 20-40
Psychosocial development

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Most people marry, and most become parents.

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Emerging and young adulthood 20-40
Psychosocial development

17
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Slow deterioration of sensory abilities, health, stamina, and strength may begin, but individual differences are wide.

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Middle adulthood 40-60
Physical development

18
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Women experience menopause.

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Middle adulthood 40-60
Physical development

19
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Mental abilities peak; expertise and practical problem-solving skills are high.

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Middle adulthood 40-60
Cognitive development

20
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Creative output may decline but Improve in quality.

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Middle adulthood 40-60
Cognitive development

21
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For some, career success and earning powers peak; for others, burnout or career change may occur.

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Middle adulthood 40-60
Cognitive development

22
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Sense of identity continues to develop; midlife transition may occur.

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Middle adulthood 40-60
Psychosocial development

23
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Dual responsibilities of caring for children and parents may cause stress.

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Middle adulthood 40-60
Psychosocial development

24
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Launching of children leaves empty nest.

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Middle adulthood 40-60
Psychosocial development

25
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Most people are healthy and active, although health and physical abilities generally decline.

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Late adulthood 60 above
Physical development

26
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Slowing of reaction time affects some aspects of functioning.

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Late adulthood 60 above
Physical development

27
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Most people are mentally alert.

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Late adulthood 60 above
Cognitive development

28
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Although intelligence and memory may deteriorate in some areas, most people find ways to compensate.

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Late adulthood 60 above
Cognitive development

29
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Retirement from workforce may occur and may offer new options for use of time.

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Late adulthood 60 above
Psychosocial development

30
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People develop more flexible strategies to cope with personal losses and impending death.

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Late adulthood 60 above
Psychosocial development

31
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Relationships with family and close friends can provide important support.

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Late adulthood 60 above
Psychosocial development

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Search for meaning in life assumes central importance.

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Late adulthood 60 above
Psychosocial development

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