Physical Development
During this stage young women are typically fully developed. Young men continued to gain height weight, muscle mass, and body hair. They are gaining the ability to think through their ideas and articulate their thoughts.
Moral/Behavioral Development
During late adolescence, the ability to make independent decisions is well-developed. You may also notice a more developed sense of humor. They are far more able to delay gratification. They spend time examining their inner experiences and often have an increased concern for their futures. They feel greater independence, self-reliance, pride in their work, and they have more defined work habits.
Social/Emotional Development
People in late adolescents have a greater ability to regulate their own self-esteem. Just as in earlier stages, they have continued interest in their moral reasoning. By late adolescence there gaining a firmer sense of their identity. Their emotional stability should increase at this time. Late adolescents have increased concern for others. Peer relationships remain important during this stage. More serious relationships likely develop at this time has late adolescence attempt to find mutually satisfying relationships. Social and cultural traditions regain some of their importance. Late adolescents who are not successful during this stage sometimes feel isolated and distance themselves from others.