Which statement is correct regarding adolescents currently compared to adolescents in the nineteenth century?
A. Adolescent girls are beginning menstruation earlier.
B. Adolescents are exhibiting signs of sexual maturity and puberty much later.
C. Adolescents are attaining shorter heights in adulthood.
D. Adolescents are exhibiting advanced levels of intellectual and emotional growth much sooner.
Answer: A
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