Emerging+Adulthood

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The period from the late teens to early twenties when individuals explore options prior to committing to adult roles. Gen Psych, Ch 8, pp.266
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 * Choose unprotected sex, unlike in the future when their brain fully develops and make a smarter decision
 * Deciding to drink before the legal age
 * ‍‍Driving under the influence‍‍

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