Puberty began for Molly when she was 9 years old. Her mother began puberty at 11 years. For her grandmother, the onset was at 13 years of age. These changes in the age of the onset of puberty over time are referred to as a ________ trend.

A. physiologic
B. cross-sectional
C. sexual
D. secular


Answer: D

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. whether behavior conforms to what is socially expected b. an individual's personal sense of well-being c. personality characteristics d. whether the behavior conforms to predominant moral standards within the person's culture

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