Which of the following factors is probably the most important reason that it is difficult to determine the exact onset of adulthood?
a. Not everyone grows at the same rate.
b. Gender inequality keeps women from reaching adulthood at the same time as men.
c. Mass media place a premium on youth.
d. Class matters a lot because for wealthy people childhood and adolescence last much longer than for poor people.
Answer: d. Class matters a lot because for wealthy people childhood and adolescence last much longer than for poor people.
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