Brian is a star high school athlete, who has recently exhibited severe mood swings and aggressiveness. An initial health screening also indicates that Brian has acne, excess body hair, and high blood pressure

Brian's symptoms are consistent with
A) delayed puberty.
B) sexual maturation.
C) anabolic steroid use.
D) excessive stimulant use.

C

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When a task is highly challenging and a person is bringing a high level of skill to

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