Brittany Is Preoccupied with the Pursuit of Independence and Identity

question 163

Multiple Choice

Brittany is preoccupied with the pursuit of independence and identity and is spending more time with friends and less with family. Her thoughts are more logical, abstract, and idealistic. She is also experiencing rapid physical changes such as gains in height and weight. Which of the following periods of development is Brittany most likely in?

• A) Middle childhood
• B) Late adulthood
• C) Late childhood
• D) Adolescence

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