5 Questions
At what age does the World Health Organization officially designate someone as an adolescent?
10 to 19
When does puberty typically begin in females?
Preadolescence
When does adolescence generally occur?
From puberty to adulthood
At what age can physical growth and cognitive development extend past?
Teens
At what age can some definitions of adolescence start and end?
As early as 10 and end as late as 26
Study Notes
Adolescence Definition and Timeline
- The World Health Organization officially designates someone as an adolescent between 10-19 years old.
- Puberty typically begins in females around 10-11 years old.
- Adolescence generally occurs between 10-19 years old.
- Physical growth and cognitive development can extend past 19 years old.
- Some definitions of adolescence can start as early as 10 years old and end as late as 24 years old.
Test your knowledge of adolescence and puberty with this quiz! Explore the physical and psychological changes that occur during this transitional stage of development. Gain insights into the teenage years and the age of majority.
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