A period from about age 18 to the mid-twenties when many in Western cultures have not yet achieved full independence as adults is called
A) puberty.
B) a rite of passage.
C) emerging adulthood.
D) the formal operational stage.

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The period described fits the definition of emerging adulthood, in which an individual is no longer a traditional adolescent but has not yet fully taken on adult responsibilities and independence. Puberty refers to the physical changes associated with the onset of adolescence, while a rite of passage refers to a cultural ceremony marking the transition from one stage of life to another. The formal operational stage is a cognitive development stage that typically occurs in adolescence.

A Period from About Age 18 to the Mid-Twenties When