The word ‘adolescence’ has been derived from the word ‘adolescent’ which is a:

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The word ‘adolescence’ has been derived from the word ‘adolescent’ which is a:

Answer: A. Latin wordThe term adolescence comes from the Latin word adolescere, meaning “to grow” or “to grow up.” This origin is widely accepted in developmental psychology.

  1. A.

    Latin word

  2. B.

    Greek word

  3. C.

    Japanese word

  4. D.

    African word

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Correct answer: A

The term adolescence comes from the Latin word adolescere, meaning “to grow” or “to grow up.” This origin is widely accepted in developmental psychology.

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