Which Statement About the Onset of Puberty Is True

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the onset of puberty is true?

• A) Like 50 to 60 years ago, today most girls in developed countries are uninformed about puberty.
• B) Girls usually get information about puberty from reading material or websites, while boys get it from mothers.
• C) Whereas almost all boys tell a friend about spermarche, far fewer girls tell friends that they are menstruating.
• D) Overall, boys get much less social support than girls for the changes of puberty.

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