Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): The early stage of adolescent development is closely associated with and known as the pubertal period. Reason (R): The term 'puberty' is etymologically derived from the Latin word 'pubertas', which signifies the age of manhood or maturity. Choose the correct option:

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