The Greatest Long-Term Negative Impact of Being an Early-Maturing Female

question 54

Multiple Choice

The greatest long-term negative impact of being an early-maturing female involves an increased risk of

• A) poorer academic performance.
• B) engaging in "risky behaviors" (e.g., sex and alcohol consumption).
• C) athletic injury.
• D) being unpopular with peers.

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Definitions:

Alcohol Dependency

A medical condition characterized by a strong desire to consume alcohol despite harmful consequences, leading to physical and psychological dependence.

Rum

An alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane products, such as molasses or sugarcane juice, by a process of fermentation and distillation.

Emotional Memory

Memory for the affective properties of stimuli or events.

Affective Response

An emotional reaction or feeling elicited by stimuli, which can be influenced by individual differences and cognitive appraisals.