Research on Trends in Puberty Often Focuses on the Age

question 18

Multiple Choice

Research on trends in puberty often focuses on the age of menarche because

• A)pubertal trends change more for girls than for boys.
• B)it is the earliest sign of puberty in girls.
• C)it is a definite event that is usually noticed and remembered.
• D)sexual development in boys happens more slowly and gradually.

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