The Term Puberty Refers to the Period of

question 109

Multiple Choice

The term puberty refers to the period of

• A) formal operations and the development of conventional morality.
• B) late adolescence when self-identity is formed.
• C) rapid physical development and the onset of reproductive capability.
• D) sexual attraction to the opposite-sex parent.

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Definitions:

Tentative Choice Stage

A phase in career development where individuals experiment with various occupational roles before making a firm commitment.

Career Development

The lifelong process of managing learning, work, leisure, and transitions in order to move toward a personally determined and evolving preferred future.

College

An institution of higher learning that offers undergraduate and perhaps graduate degrees in a variety of subjects.

HIV Transmission

The spread of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which can occur through bodily fluids, including blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and breast milk.