Which of the Following Has NOT Been Shown to Be

question 524

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has NOT been shown to be characteristic of early maturation in girls?

• A) being more popular and having a better self-image during elementary school
• B) having greater peer prestige and adult approval in junior high
• C) being more likely to get into trouble in junior high and high school
• D) premature identity formation and a distorted, poorly formed sense of self

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Definitions:

Epigenesis

Mechanism that turns genes on or off and determines functions of body cells.

Monozygotic Twins

Identical twins formed from a single fertilized egg that splits into two, sharing virtually all their DNA.

Environmental Factors

External elements such as climate, pollution, and social conditions that can affect an individual's health, development, and survival.

Zygote

One-celled organism resulting from fertilization.