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social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > sexual activity
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sexual activity  

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  • Adolescence is characterized as a period of rapid growth involving dramatic change. This stage of development begins with puberty and involves many physical, cognitive, and emotional changes that mark the shift from childhood to adulthood. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Development; Sexual Activity]

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