The general appearance of the adolescent tends to be awkward, that is, long-legged and gangling; this growth characteristic is termed _______________ because different body parts mature at different rates
ANS:
asynchrony
The general appearance of the adolescent tends to be awkward, that is, long-legged and gangling; this growth characteristic is termed asynchrony because different body parts mature at different rates.
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