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Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 2099 of 2368

Which teen is at higher risk for anxiety, depression, and poor body image related to physical development?

  1. A teen whose growth follows the usual sequence
  2. A teen who goes through puberty earlier than peers
  3. A teen who is more physically active than peers
  4. A teen who participates on a sports team
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Correct answer: A teen who goes through puberty earlier than peers

Teens who experience early puberty may feel self-conscious about looking different from peers.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Nursing Care for Infancy Through Adolescence: Physical Domain. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026