Although Mary is only 17 years old, she is married, has a child, holds a complex job, and provides the majority of her family's income. To describe Mary as being "like a 30-year-old" would emphasize which of the following concepts?
A) social age
B) biological age
C) chronological age
D) postformal age

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Describing Mary as being "like a 30-year-old" emphasizes the concept of social age, which refers to cultural norms and expectations associated with various ages. Mary's social age is different from her chronological age, which is her actual age in years, and her biological age, which refers to her physical development and health. Postformal age refers to a stage of cognitive development beyond adolescence, which is not relevant in this scenario.

Although Mary Is Only 17 Years Old, She Is Married