How Did Adolescence Become a Recognized Stage of Life Development

question 55

Multiple Choice

How did adolescence become a recognized stage of life development?

• A) Sociologists and psychologists were allowed to study these groups more deeply.
• B) Children began living with their parents longer and were expected to go to school.
• C) Child labor laws gave kids more free time and increased their consciousness.
• D) Increasing years in school provided time to observe and study behavior.

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