Children who were malnourished in their early years are at ________ risk for excessive weight gain, in part because ________.
A. greater; a malnourished body protects itself by establishing a low basal metabolic rate
B. greater; malnutrition is not the only factor that can lead to excessive weight gain
C. lower; the lack of available food enhanced their ability to regulate food intake
D. lower; they were unlikely to build substantial reserves of fat during infancy and early childhood
Answer: A
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c. Acceptable sexual practices differ between cultures and historical times. d. The DSM–5 only lists sexual disorders that are illegal, not ones that are merely unusual or abnormal.
Janeen thinks of herself as a shy person who is often anxious in social settings. However, her friends would describe her as outgoing and relaxed. According to Carl Rogers, Janeen is likely to:
a. experience incongruence in her self-concept b. be high in self-efficacy c. experience congruence in her self-concept d. develop an external locus of control
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5; 15 19; 25 25; 29 30; 35
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a. classroom materials or activities on preventing violence b. school-wide policies with clear and swift consequences for bullying c. involving parents in interventions with bullies d. all of the above