Which of the following marks the biological beginning of adulthood according to psychologists?
A) the loss of virginity
B) turning 18
C) puberty
D) The start of adulthood is usually defined by sociocultural norms and does not have a biological marker.
Answer: D
Rationale: Unlike adolescence, the beginning of adulthood is not marked by a specific event, biological or otherwise.
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