Hillary has a history of behavior problems and conflicts with her parents. Now, she is in sixth grade and is the first girl in her class to attain sexual maturity. When compared to later-maturing girls, Hillary is more likely to:
A) develop positive communication patterns with her parents.
B) have a positive body image and gain prestige for athletic skills.
C) drop out of school and have emotional problems.
D) be socially unpopular for being "off-time" in maturation.

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Early maturation in girls is often associated with a range of challenges, including a higher risk of emotional problems and negative outcomes such as dropping out of school. This is in contrast to later-maturing girls who might not face these issues as early or as intensely.

Hillary Has a History of Behavior Problems and Conflicts with Her