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The average age of the onset of puberty has changed over time. Which of the following individuals is most likely to have started puberty at the latest age?

A) Louis, born in 1910
B) Allen, born in 1950
C) Rita, born in 1975
D) Ted, born in 1990

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Usually, academic achievement increases during middle school.

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Peak fertility occurs _____ years after activated gonads produce mature ova and sperm.

Valerie uses laxatives to control her severe overconsumption of calories. Valerie suffers from anorexia nervosa.

Hypothetical thought involves reasoning only about propositions that reflect reality.

Differentiate between inductive and deductive reasoning, and offer an example of each.

Middle schools are designed to foster strong teacher-student relationships.

Most teens are fairly satisfied with their physical appearance.

Most U.S. high schools emphasize learning based on _____, which is developmentally appropriate.

The first hormones to begin the process of puberty are signaled from the child's pituitary gland and then produced by the _____.

Young adolescents think intensely about themselves and what others think about them. David Elkind described this as adolescent _____.

Jessica is concerned about deficiencies in her daughter Cynthia's diet. If Cynthia is a typical teen, Jessica should feed her _____.

The first menstrual period is called _____ and, on average, occurs at about 12 years, 4 months.

Xavier, 16, invites a group of his high school friends to swim in a neighbor's pool late at night while that neighbor is away. They climb the fence and jump in, playing wildly and loudly in the water. Just a few minutes later, the police arrive. How does adolescent brain development help explain Xavier's poor decision making?

Secondary sex characteristics are traits that _____.

The years of physical growth and sexual maturation that end childhood are called _____.

Bridget is in 10th grade. She is in what stage of education?

Which term refers to reasoning from a general statement, premise, or principle, through logical steps, to figure out specifics?

In _____ reasoning, one begins with a general premise and draws logical, specific conclusions from it.

Latoya and her friends come up with several options of things to do on Friday night and ultimately decide to go to a new movie because it received positive reviews. What type of thought did Latoya and her friends use to reach their decision?