As the mother of a late-maturing boy,Betty should be most concerned that,compared to early-maturing boys,her son will
A)be more likely to use drugs and alcohol.
B)have less success in sports.
C)be more likely to disobey school regulations.
D)be more likely to smoke cigarettes to fit in with peers.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research has shown that late-maturing boys may have less success in sports because they are physically smaller and less mature compared to their early-maturing peers, who often have an advantage in athletics. The other options are not supported by research on the effects of timing of puberty.

As the Mother of a Late-Maturing Boy,Betty Should Be Most