Brittany is preoccupied with the pursuit of independence and identity and is spending more time with friends and less with family.Her thoughts are more logical,abstract,and idealistic.She is also experiencing rapid physical changes such as gain in height and weight.Which of the following periods of development is Brittany most likely in?
A)Middle childhood
B)Late adulthood
C)Late childhood
D)Adolescence

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Brittany's focus on independence and identity, shift to spending more time with friends, and rapid physical changes in height and weight all suggest that she is in the stage of adolescence, which typically occurs during the teenage years. Middle childhood (A) typically occurs between the ages of 6-12 and does not involve the same level of identity exploration and physical changes. Late adulthood (B) occurs much later in life and also does not involve the same developmental changes as adolescence. Late childhood (C) overlaps with middle childhood and also does not involve the same changes as adolescence.

Brittany Is Preoccupied with the Pursuit of Independence and Identity