Question 52

An average female adolescent is taller but not heavier than an average male adolescent.

During the ages of 10 to 14 years, average female adolescents tend to be taller than male adolescents, but, on average, males weigh more than females in this age group.

A) An average female adolescent is taller and heavier than an average male adolescent.

This statement is incorrect because while females may be taller during early adolescence, they are generally not heavier than their male counterparts during this developmental stage. In fact, males typically have a higher average weight.

B) An average male adolescent is taller but not heavier than an average female adolescent.

This statement is also incorrect. While it is true that male adolescents are usually taller, they are typically heavier than female adolescents as well. Thus, the assertion regarding weight does not hold true.

C) An average male adolescent is taller and heavier than an average female adolescent.

This statement is incorrect. Although male adolescents are generally taller and heavier than female adolescents, the question specifically asks for the relationship in the context of height and weight, indicating that female adolescents can be taller during certain ages within this range.

D) An average female adolescent is taller but not heavier than an average male adolescent.

This statement is correct. During the ages of 10 to 14 years, average female adolescents may exhibit greater height than their male counterparts, but males typically exceed females in weight, making this statement accurate.

Conclusion

The correct assertion highlights that average female adolescents can be taller than their male counterparts during this developmental phase, yet males usually outweigh females. Other options fail to accurately represent this relationship between height and weight, underscoring the nuanced growth patterns experienced by adolescents.