The transition from childhood to adulthood, in terms of the psychological maturation of the individual, is known as:
A. puberty.
B. adolescence.
C. menarche.
D. preadolescence.
B
Adolescence is the transition from childhood to adulthood, usually between 13 and 18 years of age but sometimes extending until graduation from college. The term adolescence refers to the psychological maturation of the individual.
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