Adolescence refers to the period of physical and psychological development between childhood and adulthood. The beginning of adolescence is around the onset of puberty, which brings dramatic alterations in hormone levels and consequent physical changes.

Puberty onset is also associated with profound changes in drives, motivations, psychology, and social life; these changes continue throughout adolescence.

Teenager’s brains change a lot before they reach adulthood. This includes the brain getting better at recognising emotions.

During teenage years, young people are not using their brains in the same way adults might, they often make decisions based on emotion, impulses and aggression – adults use more problem solving skills.

There are lots of interesting YouTube videos about teenage brain and behaviour development.

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