Which of the Following Has NOT Been Shown to Be

question 524

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has NOT been shown to be characteristic of early maturation in girls?

• A) being more popular and having a better self-image during elementary school
• B) having greater peer prestige and adult approval in junior high
• C) being more likely to get into trouble in junior high and high school
• D) premature identity formation and a distorted, poorly formed sense of self

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Definitions:

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