The Period of Time Known as "Adolescence

question 39

Multiple Choice

The period of time known as "adolescence":

• A) Represents a biological phenomenon
• B) Represents a cultural phenomenon
• C) Usually begins at age 13 and is complete by age 18
• D) Represents both a biological phenomenon and a cultural phenomenon
• E) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Biological Parents

The term refers to the two individuals whose genetic material a child inherits; typically, it means the mother who gave birth to the child and the father whose sperm fertilized the mother's egg.

Relative

A person connected by blood or marriage, such as a sibling, parent, cousin, or spouse.

Biological

Pertaining to the science of life and living organisms, focusing on their structure, function, growth, evolution, and distribution.

Sexual Preference

Refers to an individual's pattern of physical, romantic, and/or emotional attraction to others, based on gender.