Abstract
The article describes the influence of adolescents’ leading activity on the formation of their personality traits and the development of their worldview. It also presents the development of reflection within the new formations of adolescent personality and includes the research of psychologists J. Piaget, L.S. Vygotsky, L.I. Bozhovich, and D.B. Elkonin. In addition, the role of peers in the development of moral views and personality traits in adolescents is emphasized
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