Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Early-Maturing Girls

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between early-maturing girls and girls who mature later on?

• A) Early-maturing girls are at lower risk for psychological problems than girls who mature later on.
• B) Early-maturing girls find that shorter boys are less reluctant to approach them than girls who mature later on.
• C) Early-maturing girls are at greater risk for substance abuse than girls who mature later on.
• D) Early-maturing girls obtain higher grades in school than girls who mature later on.

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