In the United States Today, at What Age Does the Typical

question 79

Multiple Choice

In the United States today, at what age does the typical white girl have her first menstrual period?

• A) 9½ years
• B) 10½ years
• C) 11½ years
• D) 12½ years

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Meditation

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Nominal Fallacy

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