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©2013 UpToDate ® Print Email Adolescent development Tasks Early, 10-14 years Middle, 15-17 years Late, 18 and older Physical Initiation of puberty; preoccupation with appearance; potential to reproduce Completing puberty Physical reproductive maturity Cognitive Concrete thinking Increasing ability for abstract reasoning; risk-consequence deficits Abstract reasoning; understands risk-consequence Emotional Egocentric Developing sense of identity; risk-taking and experimentation Intimacy as basis for sexual relationships; empathy and connectedness with others Social Reliance on family/parents; same-sex peer relationships and few romantic relationships Peer influence, sexual exploration; differentiating from family Exploring new mature role in family, romantic relationships, social networks, and workplace Sexual "Crushes"; beginning sexual experimentation Exploration and experimentation; intense romantic relationships; serial monogamy Mature acceptance and enjoyment of sexual self; good communication and decision-making skills regarding sex Courtesy of Robert Garofalo, MD, MPH, and Michelle Forcier, MD, MPH.