The impact of early maturation on problem behaviors or depression is worse when adolescents
A) have many stressful life events.
B) are ethnic minorities.
C) are involved in romantic relationships.
D) are unpopular with their peers.

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Early maturation can be a risk factor for problem behaviors such as substance use and delinquency, as well as for depression in adolescence. However, these negative outcomes are even more likely to occur when adolescents also experience many stressful life events, such as family conflict or academic difficulties. Therefore, option A is the best choice. Options B, C, and D do not have research support for being associated with a worse impact of early maturation on problem behaviors or depression.

The Impact of Early Maturation on Problem Behaviors or Depression