Adolescence is the phase between:
2023
Adolescence is the phase between:
- A.
(1) 15-20 years
- B.
(2) 18-21 years
- C.
(3) 10-19 years
- D.
(4) 21-25 years
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Correct answer: C
Answer: 10–19 years — This is the World Health Organization (WHO) definition of adolescence.
WHO definition: Adolescence is the period between 10 and 19 years.
Why this range is correct: It captures the onset of puberty and the transition from childhood to adulthood and is the internationally accepted span for public health and developmental guidance.
Why the other ranges are incorrect: Ranges that start later or extend beyond 19 years (for example, 15–20, 18–21, or 21–25) do not match the WHO definition; ages 21–25 fall into young adulthood rather than adolescence.