How Long Has Adolescence Been Recognized as a Distinct Phase

question 134

Multiple Choice

How long has adolescence been recognized as a distinct phase of life?

• A) since early Roman times
• B) since the early 17th century
• C) since the 1950s
• D) since the early 20th century

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