Sheila (A Girl) and Brian (A Boy) Are Fraternal Twins

question 143

Multiple Choice

Sheila (a girl) and Brian (a boy) are fraternal twins and are 8 years old. If their development is typical, their parents should expect that they will experience the adolescent growth spurt in which of the following patterns?

• A) Sheila and Brian will both experience the growth spurt at about the same time.
• B) Sheila will experience the growth spurt about 2 years before Brian does.
• C) Sheila will experience the growth spurt about 1 year after Brian does.
• D) Sheila will experience the growth spurt about 2 years after Brian does.

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