Colin has suffered from physical abuse by his mother. What are the likely effects?

A) He will be more sympathetic to others.
B) He will avoid violence and conflict.
C) He will have problems with aggression and hostility.
D) He is less likely to have delinquent behavior as a teen.


C) He will have problems with aggression and hostility. Outcomes associated with physical abuse and neglect includes increased aggression and hostility.

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A) functionalist B) cognitive C) behaviorist D) biological E) Select

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A. under unique conditions B. under single conditions C. under extreme conditions D. under multiple conditions

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