Physical characteristics
(i) Gain in height, weight and ossification of bones is almost complete
(ii) Endurance is developed to a great extent
(iii) Co-ordination of muscles reaches it peak.
Mental characteristics
People of this age begin to think and feel differentially. Hormonal changes reflect in behaviour and mood. Teenages become sulleing, short tempered, moody and irritable. They also become very self conscious and extra sensitive.
