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A. time when an adolescent consciously chooses between various alternatives and makes decisions
B. psychological investment in a course of action or an ideology
C. period when an adolescent is mature enough for a committed relationship
D. period of identity development when the adolescent decides whether to concentrate on self-development versus relationship development


Answer: B

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