According to the Textbook, When Compared to Their Less Mature

question 12

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, when compared to their less mature peers, adolescents who are physically mature are:

• A) less likely to have problems with their parents.
• B) more likely to be involved in cross-sex activities such as going out on dates.
• C) more likely to have platonic relationships with opposite sex peers.
• D) less likely to be depressed.

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