In Western Countries, the Average Age for Menarche Has Declined

question 275

Multiple Choice

In Western countries, the average age for menarche has declined about three months per decade over the past 100 years. This relates to the phenomenon known as the:

• A) Flynn Effect.
• B) Briggs Effect.
• C) secular trend.
• D) early menstrual cycle.

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