In the human growth sequence, an extremely variable period that is characterized by marked physiological and psychological deterioration is known as
A) the neonatal period.
B) the germinal period.
C) pubescence.
D) senescence.

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Senescence refers to the period of aging that involves physiological and psychological decline. This period is highly variable and can occur at different rates for different individuals. The other options listed refer to specific periods in the human growth sequence (neonatal, germinal, pubescence) that do not necessarily involve marked deterioration.

In the Human Growth Sequence, an Extremely Variable Period That