In Which of the Following Groups Has the Average Age

question 22

Multiple Choice

In which of the following groups has the average age of menarche remained the same over the past six decades?

• A)African American girls
• B)Asian American girls
• C)Hispanic American girls
• D)White girls in the U.S.

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Definitions:

Emotional Consequences

The affective outcomes that result from specific actions or events, impacting an individual's psychological well-being.

Irrational Belief

Is a conviction or assumption that lacks logical reasoning or evidence, often leading to negative emotional or behavioral outcomes.

A-B-C Process

A framework in cognitive behavioral therapy that outlines the sequence of an activating event (A), the belief system (B), and the consequent behavior (C).

Self-defeating Thinking

Negative thought patterns that undermine a person’s confidence and ability to achieve goals, often leading to self-sabotage.