Jesse Is a Physically Immature 14-Year-Old Who Goes to School

question 61

Multiple Choice

Jesse is a physically immature 14-year-old who goes to school where it is expected that 14-year-olds date. Hillary is a physically mature 14-year-old who goes to school where it is expected that students delay dating until age 16. Which adolescent is more likely to date?

• A) Hillary
• B) Jesse
• C) Neither Hillary nor Jesse is likely to date.
• D) Both Hillary and Jesse are likely to date.

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