Puberty _____, While Adolescence _____

question 63

Multiple Choice

Puberty _____, while adolescence _____.

• A) is a physical process; has a defined endpoint
• B) is a physical process; involves psychological and social change
• C) does not have precisely defined boundaries; involves psychological and social change
• D) involves psychological and social change; is a physical process

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Definitions:

Psychoactive Drug

A chemical substance that changes brain function and results in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain that helps regulate neural activity.

Psychological Addiction

A form of addiction characterized by a perceived need to use a substance or engage in an activity to achieve a sense of satisfaction or to avoid discomfort, without the physiological dependence associated with substance abuse.

Caffeine

A stimulant compound found in coffee, tea, and various beverages and products, known for its effects on increasing alertness and decreasing fatigue.