Emerging adulthood, the years between the ages of 18 and 25, is considered to be a new phase of life in which:
A) people feel that they are no longer adolescents but are not yet fully adult.
B) rates of emotional distress increase greatly as people assume adult responsibilities.
C) people living in nonindustrialized cultures develop feelings of dissatisfaction with their countries and desire to move to more developed nations.
D) crises similar to midlife crises commonly occur.

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Emerging adulthood is characterized by a sense of identity exploration, instability, self-focus, and a feeling of being in-between adolescence and adulthood. It is a time when individuals are making important life decisions and exploring their independence, but they may not feel fully adult yet.

Emerging Adulthood, the Years Between the Ages of 18 and 25