Twelve-year-old Andrea has been wearing a bra for over a year. She had her first menstrual period when she was 10 years old and is taller than most of her classmates. Compared to late-maturing girls, Andrea is likely to have had:
A)very positive experiences related to her early maturation.
B)much the same type of experiences as late-maturing girls.
C)negative experiences related to her early maturation.
D)some negative but mostly positive experiences related to her early maturation.

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Early-maturing girls often experience negative outcomes such as social and emotional difficulties, especially if they are not developmentally ready for these changes. This can lead to feelings of being different from their peers, embarrassment, and self-consciousness. As Andrea had her first menstrual period at 10 years old, it is likely that she was not developmentally ready for these changes and may have experienced negative experiences related to her early maturation.

Twelve-Year-Old Andrea Has Been Wearing a Bra for Over a Year