Olivia begins menstruating at age eight.Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this occurrence?
A) She has been living in a stressful,unstable household.
B) She gets a lot of attention from her male classmates.
C) She has a secure attachment with her mother.
D) Her frontal cortex is fully developed.

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Early onset of menstruation can be influenced by various factors, including environmental stress. Living in a stressful, unstable household can lead to earlier puberty, as stress has been linked to earlier development of secondary sexual characteristics.

Olivia Begins Menstruating at Age Eight