Sara, age 10, was born on October 1 and is bigger and stronger than other players who are on her team especially those born in April or May of the following year. This scenario captures which occurrence?
A) Relative age effects
B) Hormone productivity
C) Age effectiveness
D) Coaching outcomes

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The scenario describes a relative age effect, where children born earlier in the selection year tend to have an advantage over those born later. Sara, born in October, is older than players born in April or May of the following year, and thus may be bigger and stronger due to a developmental advantage. Hormone productivity and coaching outcomes are not mentioned in the scenario and age effectiveness is not a commonly used term in this context.

Sara, Age 10, Was Born on October 1 and Is