Physically, puberty involves a rapid increase in growth, development of primary sex characteristics, and
A) an increase in psychological stress.
B) a series of public initiation rites.
C) development of secondary sex characteristics.
D) increases in intellectual functioning.

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Puberty involves the development of secondary sex characteristics, such as facial hair, breast development, and a deeper voice, as well as the development of primary sex characteristics, such as the growth of the testes and ovaries. While psychological stress may be a common experience during puberty, it is not a physical change that occurs during this time. There is also no mention of public initiation rites or increases in intellectual functioning as being part of the physical changes of puberty.

Physically, Puberty Involves a Rapid Increase in Growth, Development of Primary