American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Practice Test

What age range is typically associated with early adulthood?

1. 18-24

2. 25-34

3. 18-34

4. 35-45

The correct answer is: 18-34

The age range typically associated with early adulthood spans from 18 to 34 years old. This period is characterized by significant life transitions such as pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, and forming intimate relationships. During early adulthood, individuals often work to establish their identities and independence, navigate career paths, and often begin families. The ages included reflect a time when individuals are making critical decisions that shape their future, and this range encompasses both the late teens, when many finish their education and start transitioning into adult roles, as well as the later years of the twenties and early thirties, when career advancements and personal development are more pronounced.