When Was Adolescence First Defined as a Separate Stage of Life

question 22

Multiple Choice

When was adolescence first defined as a separate stage of life in the Western world?

• A)The 19^th century
• B)The 20^th century
• C)The 1970s
• D)Post-World War II

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Keynesian

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