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According to the World Health Organization, what is the designated age range for adolescence?
At what age does the average onset of puberty occur for girls?
When does physical growth typically extend past the teenage years?
What factors primarily influence an individual's timetable for puberty?
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At what age does the World Health Organization's definition of adolescence start?
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Study Notes
Adolescence
- The World Health Organization designates adolescence as the period between 10 and 19 years old.
- Puberty typically begins for girls at around 10-11 years old.
- Physical growth often extends beyond the teenage years, typically until the mid-20s.
- An individual's timetable for puberty is primarily influenced by genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors.
- The World Health Organization's definition of adolescence starts at 10 years old.
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Test your knowledge of adolescent development and psychology with this quiz. Explore the physical and psychological changes that occur during puberty and the transition to adulthood.
