Which of the Following Statements About Puberty Is False

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about puberty is false?

• A)Puberty cannot be distinguished from adolescence.
• B)Puberty ends before adolescence.
• C)Puberty is the most important marker for the beginning of adolescence.
• D)Puberty is a period of rapid physical maturation.

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Definitions:

Overextension

The application of a word or concept beyond its usual associated contexts, often occurring in the language development of children.

Fast Mapping

Fast Mapping is the process by which children quickly connect a new word with its meaning after only a few exposures to the word, contributing to rapid vocabulary expansion.

Babbling

A stage in child language acquisition characterized by repetitive sequences of sounds and syllables, preceding the formation of recognizable words.

Critical Period

A specific time in development during which the brain is particularly receptive to acquiring a skill or knowledge area.