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WEEK: 4
TOPIC: Puberty and Adolescence: (a) Meaning of adolescence (b) Characteristics of adolescents (c) needs of adolescents (d) Challenges of adolescents.
CONTENT: Meaning of adolescence
Sub-Topic 1: Meaning of adolescence
Adolescence is the period in every person’s life that lies between the end of childhood and the beginning of adulthood. It is a period of time a person matures and moves from childhood to adulthood.
An adolescent is, therefore, defined as a young person, male or female, who is developing into adulthood. This developmental stage can be classified into two:
Characteristics of adolescents.
The adolescent has some characteristics, which can be observed through changes in the physical structure and behaviors or attitudes. Some of these are:
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