Regarding the transition to adulthood, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Today the challenge of identity formation has been complicated by the fact that more and more young people are deferring young adulthood.
B)Western industrialized societies, like the United States and Canada, are becoming increasingly intolerant of this period of extended adolescence.
C)In less affluent countries and in poorer parts of America, most adolescents continue to "become adults" at much younger ages.
D)Adulthood cannot be defined solely in terms of physical maturation.

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Western industrialized societies have actually become more tolerant of the extended period of adolescence, as evidenced by the increase in the number of young people attending college and delaying marriage and childbearing. Therefore, statement B is false.

Regarding the Transition to Adulthood, Which of the Following Statements