According to recent research, which of the following best represents the effects of early maturation for girls in Western societies? Early maturing girls are
a. more likely to hold positive body images than late maturers.
b. at risk for higher incidence of depressed moods.
c. no different than normal maturing or late maturing girls.
d. less likely to have eating disorders or substance abuse.
Answer: b
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