Fifteen-Year-Old Blake Is Small for His Age

Multiple Choice

Fifteen-year-old Blake is small for his age. Because of his smaller size, he is at a disadvantage when it comes to sports activities, and because of the social convention that boys should be taller than their dates, his social life has begun to suffer. The difficulties Blake is experiencing due to his late maturation may lead to a decline in his __________.

A) gender identity
B) self-concept
C) assertiveness
D) insightfulness