Pediatric stressors related to self-esteem and changes in family structure reflect which maturational school age category?
a. Elementary school age
b. Preadolescence
c. Adolescence
d. Early adulthood
ANS: B
The preadolescent age category experiences stress related to self-esteem issues, changing family structure due to divorce or death of a parent, or hospitalization. Adolescent stressors include identity issues with peer groups and separation from parents. Elementary school age stressors include friends, family, and school relations. Adult stressors centralize around life events.
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