The process of sexual maturation that takes place at the beginning of adolescence is called
A) sex typing.
B) gender identification.
C) puberty.
D) menarche.

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Puberty is the process of sexual maturation that occurs at the beginning of adolescence. It involves physical changes such as the development of secondary sexual characteristics and the ability to reproduce. Menarche (the onset of menstruation in females) is a specific aspect of puberty, but the term puberty encompasses a broader range of changes. Sex typing refers to the process of learning and adopting behaviors and attitudes that are considered appropriate for one's gender, while gender identification refers to an individual's subjective sense of their own gender.

The Process of Sexual Maturation That Takes Place at the Beginning