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Developmental psychologists concentrate on the biological and environmental factors that contribute to human development. Which of the following best describes the focus of developmental psychology?
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In developmental psychology, which of the following best describes adolescence?
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The period between the onset of puberty and the beginning of adulthood
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The time between birth and the onset of puberty
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The stage from conception to birth
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The period of late adulthood
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Understand the key developmental stages in psychology: infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and late adulthood.
Recall that adolescence is specifically defined as the transitional period between childhood and adulthood, marked by significant physical, emotional, and cognitive changes.
Identify puberty as the biological marker that signals the beginning of adolescence, involving hormonal changes and physical maturation.
Recognize that adulthood begins after adolescence, typically marked by reaching legal or social maturity.
Conclude that adolescence is best described as the period between the onset of puberty and the beginning of adulthood.
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