Hillary Has a History of Behavior Problems and Conflicts with Her

question 25

Multiple Choice

Hillary has a history of behavior problems and conflicts with her parents.Now,she is in sixth grade and is the first girl in her class to become sexually mature.Hillary is more likely than later-maturing girls to

• A)develop positive communication patterns with her parents.
• B)have a positive body image and gain prestige for athletic skills.
• C)drop out of school and have emotional problems.
• D)be socially unpopular for being "off-time" in maturation.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, involved in transmitting sensory information and motor signals.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

The part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and bringing the body to a state of rest by decreasing heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by accelerating the heart rate, constricting blood vessels, and raising blood pressure.