Maggie is 14 years old and has not yet matured physically. According to recent research, which of the following will most likely occur by the time Maggie reaches tenth grade?
A) She will be more satisfied with her figure than early-maturing girls.
B) She will be less satisfied with her figure than early-maturing girls.
C) She will be more likely to have an eating disorder than early-maturing girls.
D) She will be more likely to drop out of school than early-maturing girls.

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Research indicates that girls who mature later tend to be more satisfied with their bodies compared to early-maturing girls. This is because they often experience physical changes in alignment with societal ideals of beauty at a time when they can better understand and cope with these changes.

Maggie Is 14 Years Old and Has Not Yet Matured