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Alternate Names : Adolescence, Maturation - Sexual, Reproductive Development, Sexual Education, Sexual Maturation

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Adolescence

Adolescence refers to the time between the beginning of sexual maturation (puberty) and adulthood. It is a time of psychological maturation; becoming "adult-like" in behavior.

Adolescence is roughly considered to be the period between 13 and 19 years of age. The adolescent experiences not only physical growth and change but also emotional, psychological, social, and mental change and growth. During this period adolescents are expected to become capable of adult behavior and response. See school-age child development and adolescent development for detailed information about these changes.

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Review Date : 4/22/2003
Reviewed By : Elizabeth Hait, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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