Question

Read the following excerpt. Using the context of the paragraph, select the word that best completes the sentence. The dramatic changes that characterize puberty present the ___________ with serious challenges. As has been discussed, the rather sudden bodily changes in this period are accompanied by equally dramatic changes in thoughts and feelings. Thus, not all of the assumptions held about the self in earlier stages may still be relevant to the new individuals they have become. (3 points) adolescent teacher parent doctor

Answer 1

 The dramatic changes that characterize puberty present the adolescent with serious challenges.

Answer 2

Answer:

Adolescent is the correct answer.

Explanation:

The passage describes many of the characteristics and changes experienced during a specific time in a person's life. Since teacher and doctor are professions, these answers are incorrect; parent is also incorrect because the characteristics (such as the "sudden bodily changes") don't fit. Due to this, adolescent is the correct answer.