Adolescent Development Changes

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Physical Growth

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Rapid height and weight increase

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Hormonal Changes

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Increased hormone production

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Brain Development

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Prefrontal cortex matures

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Emotional Sensitivity

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Heightened emotional responses

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Mood Swings

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Frequent emotional changes

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Identity Exploration

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Searching for self-identity

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Peer Influence

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Increased peer pressure

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Social Skills

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Developing communication skills

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Independence

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Desire for autonomy

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Risk-taking Behavior

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Experimenting with new activities