Early-Maturing Adolescents Are More Likely to Engage in Early and Risky

question 86

Multiple Choice

Early-maturing adolescents are more likely to engage in early and risky sexual activity if they spend time with ______.

• A) older peers
• B) younger peers
• C) extended family
• D) new friends

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Relating to the study of how disease rates vary among different population groups to identify patterns, causes, and control health problems.

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