Brandy's father Jim divorced her mother when Brandy was 10 years old. He does not visit her very often, as Jim now suffers from depression. Brandy has recently started to menstruate at 11 years of age, and she has told her mom but not her dad. By which of the following theories can this early onset of puberty be defined?

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The early onset of puberty can be explained by the paternal investment theory, which suggests that when a father is absent or provides minimal investment, it triggers an earlier onset of puberty in girls. This is a biological response to maximize the chance of reproductive success. As Brandy's father does not visit often and suffers from depression, it is likely that his minimal investment has contributed to her early onset of puberty. The other options (A, B, D) are not relevant to the situation described in the scenario.

Brandy's Father Jim Divorced Her Mother When Brandy Was 10