Regarding early and late maturation, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. In elementary school, fast-maturing girls are less popular and have poorer self-images, perhaps because they are larger and heavier than their classmates.
b. By junior high, early maturation for girls includes sexual features, which leads to a more positive body image, greater peer prestige, and adult approval.
c. Early maturing girls are more independent and more active in school, but also are more likely to get in trouble at school.
d. Compared to the past, there are fewer American girls reaching puberty at earlier ages.
ANSWER: d
You might also like to view...
Which type of therapist bases his/her therapy on the notion that the emotional features of early relationships become the blueprint for future relationships?
a) behavioral therapist b) humanistic therapist c) object relations therapist d) cognitive therapist
The DSM has become the international standard diagnostic classification system for epidemiology and many health management purposes
Indicate whether the statement is true or false