Chanel has recently finished high school and is now attending college. After earning her undergraduate degree she plans to continue on to graduate school. In addition, Chanel is not seriously dating anyone and thinks marriage and parenthood are years away. Chanel is at which developmental stage?

The answer is emerging adulthood.

Explanation:

This stage encompasses late adolescence and early adulthood. The term is often used to describe people in their twenties, attending college and with no children.

Some researches, such as Jeffrey Arnett, suggest that people during this stage struggle with identity issues, do a variety of activities and are not constrained by specific social roles.