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? mcc.open.suny.edu Take Test: Exam 3-201820-MON-PSY-212-SL2 Developmental... Force This test can be saved and resumed at any point until time has expired. The timer will continue to run if you leave the test. DQuick Links to:D - Course Emai - Ask a Question []-- My Calendar I- My Grades Remaining Time: 43 minutes, 59 seconds. Question Completion Status Groups Tools Help QUESTION 1 1 points Save Answer Engaging in risky behaviors, such as experimenting with drugs or not practicing safe sex, could be explained for some adolescents by a combination of a sensation-seeking personality and the OA. imaginary audience. B. risk assessment model C. adolescent's stage of identity. O D. personal fable. QUESTION 2 1 points Save Answer Compared to adolescent boys, the peak rate of growth in height and weight among adolescent girls occurs on average A. about the same time. B. two C. two years later. years earlier. O D. six months earlier. QUESTION 3 1 points Save Answer Recent research has found that early-maturing girls are more likely than late-maturing girls to be A. satisfied with their bodies. B. smaller and thinner when they reach high school. C. at increased risk for eating disorders. D. more popular among their classmates.

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1 - Option (b) - Adolescents involve themselves in risky behavior because they are not good at evaluating risk.

2 - Option (b) - The typical age of growth spurt is 11 for girls and 13 for boys.

3 - Option (c) - Depression, alcoholism and eating disorders are more likely found in early-maturing girls.

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