Adolescence: Adolescence in psychology denotes the transitional stage between childhood and adulthood, typically characterized by physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development. Adolescents undergo identity formation, increased autonomy, and heightened social awareness. This phase involves navigating challenges, exploring personal values, and establishing a sense of self. See also Self, Personality, Developmental psychology, Social behavior._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |