Matthew is about mid-way through puberty. In tears, he tells his camp counselor that he won't go swimming without his shirt because his breasts are enlarged. Which of the following is the best advice for Matthew?
a. "All boys experience enlargement of the breasts during puberty."
b. "One out of four boys experience breast enlargement, which goes away in about a year."
c. "About half of all boys experience breast enlargement, which goes away in about a year."
d. "One out of a hundred boys experience breast enlargement, which goes away during adulthood."
Answer: b
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