Adolescence is broken down into how many distinct periods?

a. two c. four
b. three d. five


B

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A Incorrect. Three, not two distinct periods in adolescence.
B Correct. Adolescence consists of early, middle, and late periods. These periods of development are further described as prepubertal, pubertal, and postpubertal. Therefore, there are three distinct periods.
C Incorrect. Three, not four distinct periods in adolescence.
D Incorrect. Three, not five distinct periods in adolescence.

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