Asked by Jossie Hanson on May 24, 2024

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Who was one of the first psychologists to describe adolescence?

A) Erik Erikson
B) Sigmund Freud
C) Jean Piaget
D) G.Stanley Hall

G.Stanley Hall

A pioneering American psychologist and educator known for his work in child development and educational psychology.

Describe Adolescence

The stage of human development ranging from puberty to adulthood, characterized by physical, psychological, and social changes, including the quest for identity.

Psychologists

Professionals in the field of psychology who study mental processes and behavior, and provide services such as counseling and therapy.

  • Perceive the significance of adolescence and puberty in the progression of human development.
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Jeffrey AndersonMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
G. Stanley Hall was one of the first psychologists to describe adolescence, introducing the concept of a transitional period between childhood and adulthood in his work "Adolescence: Its Psychology and Its Relations to Physiology, Anthropology, Sociology, Sex, Crime, Religion and Education" published in 1904.