Research on early pubertal timing and problem behaviors suggested that the Swedish cultural context ________ the link between girls' early maturation and problem behaviors ________.

A. strengthened; but had no effect on adolescent pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection rates
B. strengthened; by making it easier for them to engage in dating relationships
C. weakened; by encouraging girls to assume adult responsibilities earlier
D. weakened; but had no effect on adolescent pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection rates


Answer: B

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