Brittany is preoccupied with the pursuit of independence and identity and is spending more time with friends and less with family. Her thoughts are more logical, abstract, and idealistic. She is also experiencing rapid physical changes such as gaining height and weight. Which of the following periods of development is Brittany most likely in?
A. middle childhood
B. late childhood
C. late adulthood
D. adolescence
Answer: D
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A. Alzheimer disease. B. senescence. C. senility. D. dementia.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).