Randy Is Viewed by Both Adults and Peers as Anxious,overly

question 12

Multiple Choice

Randy is viewed by both adults and peers as anxious,overly talkative,and attention-seeking.Maria is viewed by both groups as physically attractive,lively,and sociable.Which of the following is likely to be true?

• A)Randy and Maria are both early-maturing teens.
• B)Randy and Maria are both late-maturing teens.
• C)Randy is an early-maturing boy,and Maria is a late-maturing girl.
• D)Randy is a late-maturing boy,and Maria is an early-maturing girl.

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