The period of life from about age 13 to the early twenties, during which a young person is no longer physically a child but is not yet an independent, self-supporting adult, is called __________
A) adolescence.
B) tweens.
C) young adulthood.
D) puberty.

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The period of life described fits the definition of adolescence. B and D are incorrect because "tweens" typically refers to the ages 10-12 and "puberty" is a specific biological process, while adolescence encompasses a wider range of physical, psychological, and social development. C is incorrect because "young adulthood" typically refers to the period after adolescence, when a person is in their twenties and beyond and has achieved some level of independence and maturity.

The Period of Life from About Age 13 to the Early