For most people, puberty
A) is the same as adolescence.
B) ends long before adolescence does.
C) occurs in a single, sudden event.
D) has an easily identifiable beginning and ending.

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Puberty refers to the biological changes that make a child physically mature enough for sexual reproduction, while adolescence encompasses the broader psychological, social, and emotional changes. Puberty typically ends before the adolescent period does, as adolescence includes the development of adult identity and societal roles beyond just physical maturity.

For Most People, Puberty