Although early maturation is largely a plus for boys, there are drawbacks. All of the following are drawbacks to early maturation in a boy EXCEPT __________
a) greater difficulties in school
b) higher risk of becoming involved in delinquency, possibly in the company of older boys
c) greater likelihood of becoming involved in substance abuse
d) earlier maturity in nonverbal cognitive development
Answer: d
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