The period of rapid skeletal and sexual maturation that takes place at the beginning of adolescence is called

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Puberty is the period of rapid skeletal and sexual maturation that takes place at the beginning of adolescence. Option A (sex typing) refers to the process by which individuals learn the behaviors and attitudes associated with being masculine or feminine in their culture. Option B (gender identification) refers to an individual's subjective sense of being male or female. Option D (menarche) specifically refers to the onset of menstruation in girls, but does not encompass the broader changes associated with puberty in both boys and girls.

The Period of Rapid Skeletal and Sexual Maturation That Takes