Agnes and Paul,both 19 Years of Age,got Married Right After

question 3

Multiple Choice

Agnes and Paul,both 19 years of age,got married right after their high school graduation in 1945.Their first child was born a year later,when they were 20.Agnes,like most other young women she knew,stayed home to raise her children.Paul found a good job at a nearby food processing plant.Given their generation,which of the following best defines this couple's stage of life at the age of 20?

• A)Agnes and Paul were enmeshed adults because they were still relatively young and not completely autonomous.
• B)Agnes and Paul were adults because they were married and had a child.
• C)Agnes and Paul were not adults because they were not 21 years of age.
• D)Agnes and Paul belong in the category called "youth," because they continued to explore possibilities.

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Perspective

A viewpoint that considers individual psychological development within the context of social relationships and societal structures.

Cognitive Development

The process by which a person perceives, thinks, and gains understanding of their world through the interaction and influence of genetic and learned factors.

Moral Development

The process through which individuals grow in their understanding of morals, ethical behavior, and the reasoning behind their own choices regarding right and wrong.

Postconventional

A stage of moral development where individuals make decisions based on internal principles and values, rather than conforming to societal norms.