Question

The characteristics of adolescents are
1.  Rapid physical, psychological cognitive growth
2.  Behaviour change and development
3. Academic excellence
4. Rapid physical, psychological cognitive growth and Behaviour change and development

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Rapid physical, psychological cognitive growth and Behaviour change and development

Concept:

• Adolescence is the transitional stage from childhood to adulthood that occurs between ages 11 and 18 approximately
• The physical and psychological changes that take place in adolescence often start earlier, during the preteen or "tween" years: between ages 9 and 12.
• WHO defines 'Adolescents' as individuals in the 10-19 years age group and 'Youth' as the 15-24 year age group. While 'Young People' covers the age range 10-24 years.

​Explanation:

The characteristics of adolescents are 

1. Biological growth & development
2. Physical And Psychological Transition i.e. Rapid physical, psychological cognitive growth
3. Behaviour change and development
4. Appearance-Consciousness
5. Attraction Towards the Opposite Sex

Stages of developments are: 

	Stage	Year Period
1	Infancy and Toddlerhood	0-2 Years
2	Early Childhood	2-6 Years
3	Middle Childhood	6-11 years
4	Adolescence	11-18 Years
5	Adulthood	After 18 years