Early and late adolescence involve significant cognitive, physical, and social changes. Cognitively, the brain continues developing throughout adolescence as individuals learn from their experiences. Physically, early adolescence involves rapid body growth and development towards an adult form, while changes are less pronounced in late adolescence. Socially and emotionally, early adolescents desire independence but remain sensitive, while late adolescents can better manage emotions and have more advanced social and language skills as they mature. Adolescence plays an important role in development towards adulthood.