Hillary has a history of behaviour 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 emotional problems and a higher risk of school dropout. This is partly due to the social and psychological difficulties that can arise from developing earlier than peers.

Hillary Has a History of Behaviour Problems and Conflicts with Her