The Timing of Puberty Can Make the Transition into Adolescence

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Multiple Choice

The timing of puberty can make the transition into adolescence especially difficult for some teenagers.Which of the following teenagers would have the most difficult time with this transition?

• A) Kerrie, who went through puberty later than her peers
• B) Terri, who went through puberty earlier than her peers
• C) Harry, who went through puberty earlier than his peers
• D) Jerry, who went through puberty when most of his peers were going through it

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