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With puberty, adolescents become physically and sexually mature. Adolescents’ thinking becomes more complex and abstract. Adolescents spend more time with peers and friendships become more important. They are driven to learn about themselves, become independent from their parents, and define their values and goals. Whether adolescence ends at age 18 is debated by developmental scientists. Some argue that adolescence persists through the college years, ending at about age 21. Others propose an additional period of development called emerging adulthood, extending from the completion of secondary education at about age 18 to the adoption of adult roles at about age 25 (Arnett, 2000).