Wiesner and Ittel (2002)found That,compared to Late-Maturing Girls,early-Maturing Girls Were

question 49

Multiple Choice

Wiesner and Ittel (2002) found that,compared to late-maturing girls,early-maturing girls were more likely to:

• A)delay getting married.
• B)leave home later.
• C)have older friends.
• D)have better self-images.

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Definitions:

Vulnerability Factor

Characteristics or conditions that increase the susceptibility of an individual or system to harm from external forces or stresses.

Eating Pathology

Disordered eating behaviors and attitudes that negatively impact health, emotions, and ability to function in important areas of life.

Precocious Sexual Development

The early onset of sexual development before the usual age of puberty, leading to physical and hormonal changes.

Bulimia Nervosa

A disorder involving cycles of overeating and then purging, aimed at preventing weight gain.