Girls and (Less Consistently)boys with a History of Family Conflict

question 35

Multiple Choice

Girls and (less consistently) boys with a history of family conflict tend to reach puberty __________,whereas those with warm,stable family ties tend to reach puberty __________.

• A) relatively late; early
• B) on target; late
• C) around the same age as their mothers; earlier than their mothers
• D) early; relatively late

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Definitions:

Early Childhood

A period in human development from birth to the beginning of formal schooling, generally considered up to the age of 8 years.

Activity Level

Activity level generally refers to the overall energy expenditure and physical movement of an individual, often categorized in terms of frequency, intensity, and duration of activities.

Individual Differences

Variations among individuals in their psychological traits, behaviors, and physiological characteristics.

Children

Individuals who are younger than the age of puberty or not yet of legal adult age.