Regarding the long-term effects of early and late maturation in puberty, the research studies show that _____ are more likely to be sexually victimized.
A) early-maturing females
B) late-maturing females
C) early-maturing males
D) late-maturing males

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Research studies consistently show that early-maturing females are at higher risk of experiencing sexual victimization, often due to their physical appearance and increased attention from older males. Late-maturing females may experience social and emotional difficulties, but are not at higher risk for sexual victimization. Early-maturing males may exhibit more aggressive behaviors, but are not necessarily at higher risk for sexual victimization. Late-maturing males may experience social and emotional difficulties, but are not at higher risk for sexual victimization.

Regarding the Long-Term Effects of Early and Late Maturation in Puberty