What are some of the social consequences for a child that is obese?

What will be an ideal response?


Obese children are often ostracized from the group. They are also the targets of ridicule from peers. People view obese children as being lazy, sloppy, ugly and stupid.

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a. 24 b. 56 c. 67 d. 80

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A. reflection B. genuineness C. unconditional positive regard D. nondirective countertransference

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In ____, semen is expelled into the bladder

A) ?spermatogenesis B) ?retrograde ejaculation C) ?penile inhibition D) ?seminal retraction

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Regarding gender role socialization in Western cultures, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Parents often have a vague fear of expressive and emotional behavior in male children. b. Many parents who would not be troubled if their daughters engaged in "masculine" play might be upset if their sons played with dolls. c. Expressive behaviors are encouaged in males, while instrumental behaviors are encouraged in females. d. Gender role socialization teaches individuals to be highly competent in some respects and handicapped in others.

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