This article explores the core phases of and adolescence , highlighting the major biological, cognitive, and social shifts that define human development. The Foundation of Childhood
Childhood (birth to approximately age 10) is a period of rapid growth where the brain establishes its fundamental wiring. Developmental Psychology : Childhood and Adoles...
: Children begin developing "self-concept" and sensitivity to others' evaluations as early as 24 months. The Transformation of Adolescence This article explores the core phases of and
Previously thought to end at 18, recent research suggests actually extends into the early 20s or even the early 30s as the brain continues to reorganize for efficiency. Adolescent Development - Cleveland Clinic highlighting the major biological