Question

Which of the following is NOT true regarding adolescence in Western cultures?

a. Sexual maturation in adolescence begins earlier.
b. Teens are entering adolescence later.
c. Independence from parents emerges later.
d. Social approval is imperative during adolescence

Answer 1

B. Teens are entering adolescence later is NOT true.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Western cultures, adolescents generally begin to go through puberty and experience the physical and emotional changes associated with adolescence around the ages of 11-12 for girls and 12-13 for boys. This is earlier than in previous generations, and the age at which people enter adolescence has been decreasing over time.