Puberty refers to the bodily changes, whereas _______ is the period of transition between childhood and adulthood.
A
maturity
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B
oldage
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C
infancy
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D
adolescence
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Solution
The correct option is D adolescence Puberty refers to the bodily changes, whereas adolescence is the period of transition between childhood and adulthood. Since, adolescence occurs between the ages of 13 and 19, it is also referred to as teenage.