Yokow gets just enough calories from starchy foods, but his diet is very low in protein. He has an enlarged belly, swollen feet, and a rash on his skin. Yokow probably suffers from __________
A) marasmus
B) iron-deficiency anemia
C) kwashiorkor
D) nonorganic failure to thrive
Answer: C
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a. first b. second c. third d. fourth
Which child is demonstrating transductive reasoning?
A. Amy states, "The rain falls out of the sky so I can have a drink of water." B. Gavin asks "Daddy, did you build that tree in front of our house?" C. Timotea states, "Stars shine because they are afraid of the dark." D. Elvin states, "I swim because it is summer."
The tendency of a person to catastrophize the extent of loss lowers his blood pressure
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Kristina is trying to control her emotions and impulses at work. Her supervisor irritates her, but Kristina knows she needs to express her frustrations in a professional manner. Rather than yelling at her supervisor, Kristina quickly pulls out a journal
and writes about her feelings; doing so helps her remain calm and feel less upset. Kristina is utilizing ________ to alter her own responses. a. self-regulation b. optimization c. internal monitoring d. identity management