Which Statement About Boys' Rate of Maturation Is True

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which statement about boys' rate of maturation is true?

• A) ​The effects of early maturation are stronger for boys than they are for girls.
• B) ​Maturing early increases boys' self-confidence.
• C) ​Boys who develop earlier or later than the average peer display no negative consequences.
• D) ​Both early and late physical development is stressful for boys.

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Definitions:

Homeostatic Reactions

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Metabolic Syndrome

A cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

Organ Reserves

The capacity of the body's organs to function beyond normal needs, allowing adaptation to stress or recuperation from illness.

Emerging Adulthood

A phase of the life span between adolescence and full-fledged adulthood, spanning approximately ages 18 to 25, characterized by exploration of identity and self-direction.