A longitudinal study (Connolly et al., 2013) of a large multiethnic group found that “early starters”
a. skipped the preliminary customary stages in romantic activities to become dating couples.
b. had the longest-lasting relationships.
c. went through all of the preliminary customary stages in romantic activities at an earlier timepoint because they were more emotionally mature.
d. formed couples in late adolescence.
Answer: a. skipped the preliminary customary stages in romantic activities to become dating couples.
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