Adolescents
This is the time period in a person's life that usually occurs around the teenage years, although it can begin earlier and last later. It is a very critical stage in human development and is characterized by a tremendous pace in growth and change. It is the time that prepares a person for adulthood. Besides physical and sexual maturation, individuals move toward social and economic independence, and development of identity, acquire the skills needed to carry out adult relationships and roles, and the capacity for abstract reasoning. While adolescence is a time of tremendous growth and potential, it is also a time of considerable risk during which social contexts exert powerful influences. (http://www.who.int/maternal_child_adolescent/topics/adolescence/dev/en/)
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