Considering adolescent social development, categorize the following scenario. Your client, an 18-year-old-female, used to socialize with a large peer group of like-minded peers. Now she prefers to spend much of her time with her best friend or boyfriend.
This scenario is:

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By the later adolescent stages, it is typical for adolescents to prefer a few intimate groups rather than spending time with a large peer group. This is a normal part of adolescent social development as they begin to prioritize close relationships over a large number of acquaintances. The scenario does not provide any indication of a troubling or advanced situation.

Considering Adolescent Social Development, Categorize the Following Scenario