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 independence.
D) the beginning to the end of the growth spurt.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Adolescence is defined as the period between the onset of puberty and reaching independence or adulthood. Therefore, option C is the correct answer as it mentions the beginning of sexual maturity as the starting point and independence as the endpoint. Options A, B, and D do not fully capture the scope of adolescence.

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