[Solved] In studies that followed hundreds of New Zealand and U.S.girls from age 5 to 18,________ was linked to sexual activity before age 16. A) erotic plasticity B) a homosexual orientation C) a father's absence D) gender typing Purchase: The act of acquiring goods or services in exchange for money, constituting a financial transaction. Compounded Annually: Refers to the process of earning interest on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods on a yearly basis. Interest: The charge for borrowing money or the return on invested capital, usually expressed as a percentage of the principal amount over a specific period. Compounded Annually: A method where interest is calculated once a year on the initial principal and all accumulated interest from previous periods.