Explore talents and interests in late teens and early 20s. Identify personal strengths and weaknesses. Learn from experiences and role models. Maintain healthy relationships and social connections
Humans evolved from common ancestor 2-3 million years ago. Modern humans emerged 200,000 years ago in Africa. Human brain became larger and more complex than other primates. Human body structure adapted for bipedalism
Life stages represent phases from birth to death through personal development. No one follows the same life cycle, but stages provide common patterns. Understanding stages helps gain perspective on life struggles
Adult refers to fully grown or developed person, animal, or plant. In law, adult is someone who has reached legal maturity (usually 18). Adult can describe mature people or things intended for adults
WHO defines adult as person over 19 years, unless national law allows earlier. Most states set age of majority at 18, Nebraska and Alabama at 19. Mississippi is only state with age of majority at 21
Development begins during conception and continues through three stages. First two years of life are marked by dramatic physical and cognitive growth. Infants develop unique temperaments and attachment styles