Which of the following physical changes that are commonly seen during puberty would be most likely to cause body image problems for a 12-year-old girl?
a. Having her first menstrual period
b. Growing 10 cm over the summer
c. Experiencing a substantial increase in breast size
d. Experiencing hair growth on legs and underarms
C
The adolescent experience appears to adversely affect self-esteem, more so for girls than for boys. For girls, adolescence brings menarche, its associated symptoms, the development of breasts, and a gain in body fat. As a result, adolescent girls may appear more sensitive to their appearance and how others view them.
The sudden visible physical changes would probably have more of an impact on body image than the first menstrual period.
Growing 10 cm over the summer may affect the client's body image but will have less impact than the substantial increase in breast size.
Experiencing hair growth on legs and underarms may affect the client's body image but will have less impact than the substantial increase in breast size.
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