A teenager identifies as gay and begins to 'come out' to trusted friends and family. This process is best described as:
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Correct answer: Sexual identity development in adolescence through self-definition
Adolescence is typically when many youth explore and define sexual orientation and gender identity; coming out is part of that identity development process.
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