Maggy Is 16 and Has Not Yet Matured Physically

question 48

Multiple Choice

Maggy is 16 and has not yet matured physically.According to recent research,which of the following will be most likely when Maggy does complete puberty?

• A)She will be more likely to graduate from high school 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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