Maggie Is 14 Years Old and Has Not Yet Matured

question 62

Multiple Choice

Maggie is 14 years old and has not yet matured physically.According to recent research,which of the following will be most likely to occur by the time Maggie reaches tenth grade?

• A)She will be more satisfied with her figure than early-maturing girls.
• B)She will be less satisfied with her figure than early-maturing girls.
• C)She will be more likely to have an eating disorder than early-maturing girls.
• D)She will be more likely to drop out of school than early-maturing girls.

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Work Through Fears

The process of facing, understanding, and overcoming one’s anxieties or phobias.

NAEYC

The National Association for the Education of Young Children, a professional organization in the United States that advocates for high-quality early childhood education.

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Young Children

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