Age limits Flashcards
1
Q
How do you define the start and end of adolescence.
A
Begins with the onset of physiologically normal puberty
Ends when an adult identity and behavior are accepted
2
Q
Does the start and end of adolescence correspond to specific ages?
A
The development period roughly corresponds to 10-19 years, which is consistent with the WHO definition of adolescence.
3
Q
Can you define the start and end of adolescence with age limits?
A
No. The CPS believes that considering age only is unjustified and impractical. The CPS favours a functional definition based on the biopsychosocial readiness of young people to enter adulthood.
