Adolescence extends from
A) the beginning of concrete operations to the end of formal operations.
B) 12 to 15 years of age.
C) the beginnings of sexual maturity to independent adulthood.
D) the beginning to the end of the growth spurt.

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Adolescence is commonly defined as the period of development from the beginnings of sexual maturity to independent adulthood. This typically begins around age 11 for girls and age 12 for boys, and ends in the mid- to late- 20s, although this can vary depending on individual and cultural factors. While cognitive development and physical growth are also important components of adolescence, they are not the defining characteristics of this developmental period.

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