Which of the Following Is True of Adolescence in Contemporary

question 124

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of adolescence in contemporary industrialized societies,as compared with previous centuries?

• A) It begins earlier in life and ends earlier in life.
• B) It begins later in life and ends earlier in life.
• C) It begins earlier in life and ends later in life.
• D) It begins later in life and ends later in life.

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Definitions:

Motor Milestones

Developmental stages marking significant points in motor skills development, such as crawling, walking, and grasping.

Learned Ability

A skill or competence acquired through practice, study, or experience.

Innate Ability

A skill or quality that a person is born with; natural talent or capacity that is not acquired through learning.

Synaptic Pruning

The natural and necessary process of shedding excess neurons and synapses during brain development to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions.