When individuals who were born with low birth weight become adolescents, they are more likely to ______________________

a. be obese and have poor muscle tone
b. have low IQ scores and repeat a grade
c. suffer from clinical depression
d. have delayed development of secondary sex characteristics


Answer: B

Psychology

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