Which of the students provides the best summary of the two terms, "puberty" and "adolescence," as applied to females?

a. Cyndie: "Puberty refers to psychological changes, whereas adolescence refers to sexual changes.".
b. Ulman: "Puberty refers a female's first menstrual period, whereas adolescence refers to psychological changes.".
c. Tori: "Puberty refers to the physical changes that are related to sexual maturity, whereas adolescence refers to psychological changes.".
d. Gustavo: "Puberty is a general term, referring to both physical and psychological changes, whereas adolescence refers to people who are between 13 and 20 years old.".

C

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