The Most Likely Cause of a Decrease in the Age

question 50

Short Answer

The most likely cause of a decrease in the age of menarche in girls in recent years is an increase in childhood __________.

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Definitions:

Self-Conscious

The state of being overly aware of oneself, one’s appearance, or one’s actions, often leading to feelings of awkwardness or anxiety.

Lawrence Kohlberg

An American psychologist renowned for his theory of moral development, which proposes that individuals progress through stages of moral reasoning as they mature.

Preconventional

The first level in Kohlberg's stages of moral development, where moral reasoning is based primarily on external consequences and individual needs.

Visual-Spatial Ability

The capacity to understand and remember the spatial relations among objects, skills important in solving puzzles, map reading, and numerous technical fields.