Which Girl Is the Most Likely to Experience Puberty First

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which girl is the most likely to experience puberty first?

• A) Melissa, who is a European-American competitive gymnast
• B) Jaeda, who is an overweight, middle-SES African American
• C) Salma, who lives in a poverty-stricken area of Afghanistan
• D) Cherish, who is an underweight, low-SES European American

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