Tyler is a typical early-maturing boy. Compared to late-maturing boys, he is likely to:
A) experience very negative feelings about his body image and pubertal changes.
B) have an advantage in terms of popularity and athletics, but be more prone to feelings of depression, problems at school, and engaging in drug or alcohol use.
C) be at a distinct disadvantage in terms of popularity, social maturity, academic achievement, and athletics.
D) feel embarrassed by unwanted attention from older females.

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Early-maturing boys tend to have an advantage in terms of popularity and athletics, as they are physically more developed than their peers. However, they may also be more prone to feelings of depression, problems at school, and engaging in drug or alcohol use. Late-maturing boys, on the other hand, may experience negative feelings about their body image and pubertal changes, but may catch up in terms of social and academic development. Option A is incorrect because early-maturing boys are less likely to experience negative feelings about their body image. Option C is also incorrect because early-maturing boys have an advantage in athletics and popularity. Option D is not necessarily true for all early-maturing boys.

Tyler Is a Typical Early-Maturing Boy