Question

The period of development between puberty and adulthood is called:

• A. pre-pubescence
• B. adolescence
• C. childhood
• D. youth

Answer 1

Answer:

B. adolescence

• Adolescence is a transition between childhood and adulthood that involves a number of changes in body and mind

• WHO defines adolescence as a phase of life between 10-19 years of age characterised by physical growth ,emotional psychosocial and behavioural changes ,thus ,brining about transformation from childhood to adulthood

• These changes are normal and natural due to release of various hormones in both boys and girls

• Adolescence is defined by Stanley Hall is "Adolescence is a period of great stress ,storm and strikes"