Consequences of Maltreatment

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When children are abused, their social, emotional, and intellectual development is often affected

As adults, children who were abused are more prone to depression and anxiety, are more likely to think about or attempt suicide, and are more likely be abusers themselves

Some children are remarkably resilient to the impact of abuse

Ego-resilience: children's ability to respond adaptively and resourcefully to new situations

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A. Glycine B. GABA C. Glutamic acid D. Acetylcholine E. N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)

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