The period of adolescence is lengthening in industrialized cultures such as in Europe, the United States, and
Australia. Adolescents are taking more time to finish their education and establish careers. The average age
for a first marriage in the United States has increased more than 5 years since 1960, to ____ for men and
____ for women.
26; 23
24; 22
31; 30
29; 27