Rachel describes herself in this way: "I go to Emerson school and I like to play with my friend Heather. I have a dog and two parakeets." Sarah describes herself in this way: "I am not very self-confident, but I believe that I am a unique person who was put on this earth for some reason. My goals include becoming a better person, helping others, and possibly running for political office someday." From their descriptions of themselves, what age would you predict each to be?
A) Rachel and Sarah are probably both adolescents.
B) Rachel is an adolescent, and Sarah is in middle childhood.
C) Rachel and Sarah are both children.
D) Rachel is in middle childhood, while Sarah is an adolescent.

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Rachel's description is simple and focused on hobbies and pets, indicating a younger age, possibly in middle childhood. Sarah's description is more reflective and goal-oriented, indicating a more mature age, possibly in adolescence. Therefore, Rachel is in middle childhood, while Sarah is an adolescent.

Rachel Describes Herself in This Way: "I Go to Emerson