Toby has been physically abused for much of his childhood. Based on this information, what is the likely relation between physical abuse and Toby's language development, IQ, and academic achievement?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Children with a history of physical abuse tend to have deficits in language, IQ, and academic achievement.
2. Toby may find that his language skills, IQ, and academic achievement all were negatively impacted by physical abuse.
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a. depression b. bipolar disorder c. dissociative fugue d. generalized anxiety
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b. The drugs' effects on synapses are faster than their effects on behavior. c. The dose needed to alter synaptic activity is greater than the dose that improves behavior. d. Serotonin and dopamine have different effects on behavior.
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a. latent schema c. cognitive network b. cognitive map d. imprinting
Which of the following statements about how discrimination influences health is most accurate?
a. Discrimination is unrelated to poor health. b. People who experience discrimination are likely to compensate for it by making positive health-related choices. c. An immediate increase in heart rate is the biggest problem associated with experiencing discrimination. d. Experiencing discrimination stimulates the stress response, which can bring about long-term health problems.