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At what age does the World Health Organization officially designate an adolescent?
At what age does the World Health Organization officially designate an adolescent?
- Between 10 and 19 (correct)
- Between 12 and 18
- Between 13 and 20
- Between 15 and 25
When does puberty typically begin?
When does puberty typically begin?
- During preadolescence (correct)
- During early adulthood
- During adolescence
- During late childhood
Is adolescence solely associated with the teenage years?
Is adolescence solely associated with the teenage years?
- No, it may begin earlier or end later (correct)
- No, it only begins in late adolescence
- Yes, it always begins after the age of 18
- Yes, it is strictly limited to the teenage years
When can physical growth and cognitive development extend past the teens?
When can physical growth and cognitive development extend past the teens?
Why have scholars not agreed upon a precise definition of adolescence?
Why have scholars not agreed upon a precise definition of adolescence?