Britney is 23 years old and has been working full-time for the past two years. She has her own apartment, a balanced checkbook, and a substantial savings account
This is not by chance, because Britney's parents instilled in her the idea that wise financial decisions are important in life. The way things are headed, it looks as if Britney will be able to purchase her own house in a few years. Which of the following markers of adulthood has Brittany achieved?
a. accepting responsibility for oneself
b. making independent decisions
c. becoming financially independent
d. possessing emotional stability
Answer: C
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