According to respondents in Arnett's research with young people in the U.S. ,the two most important qualifications for reaching adult status include which one of the following?

A) Being responsible for the outcomes of your actions
B) Accepting decisions made by others on your behalf
C) Taking steps toward financial independence
D) Becoming a parent

Financial Independence

refers to the state of having sufficient personal wealth to live, without needing to work actively for basic necessities.

Responsible

Being accountable or answerable for something within one's power, control, or management.

Becoming a Parent

The transition into parenthood, marked by the birth or adoption of a child and the associated changes in identity and responsibilities.