Regarding puberty, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Most people reach reproductive maturity in their early teens.
B)Most people reach social and intellectual maturity before they reach reproductive maturity.
C)High rates of teenage pregnancy and drug abuse may be due to adolescents' mental and social skills being immature.
D)Puberty is a biological event, not a social status.

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Most people reach reproductive maturity during puberty, which typically occurs before they achieve full social and intellectual maturity. This means that while adolescents may be biologically capable of reproduction, their mental and social skills are still developing, which contradicts the statement in option B.

Regarding Puberty, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE