Describe the socio-emotional issues faced by overweight children

What will be an ideal response?


Overweight children are far from jolly. They are often rejected by peers or are a source of derision. They are usually poor at sports and less likely to be considered attractive in adolescence. Overweight children are at greater risk of health problems throughout life.

Psychology

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A. a boy B. a girl C. equally likely to be a girl or a boy D. there is no evidence that it should be either a girl or a boy

Psychology

Richard is 67 years old. His family does not allow him to go anywhere alone because he often forgets his name, address, and the way home. In addition, Richard is unable to follow instructions and do simple chores. Which of the following diseases does Richard most likely have?

A) Alzheimer's disease B) Addison's disease C) Crohn's disease D) Still's disease

Psychology

Flynn and Dickens found that during the last 30 years that the average IQ has

a. increased 15 points in 14 nations. b. decreased 15 points in 14 nations. c. remained the same in 14 Westernized nations, but increased in the underdeveloped ones. d. increased only in Asian countries, not in Europe or the U.S. and Canada.

Psychology

The increase in brain size in early childhood is due to the proliferation of communication pathways and the ongoing process of ______

Fill in the blank with correct word

Psychology