Which of the Following Is Supported by Research on Childhood

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is supported by research on childhood injuries?

• A)U)S.children from advantaged families are at considerably greater risk for injury than children in Western Europe.
• B)Childhood injury deaths in developing nations are 1.5 times as high as those in developed countries.
• C)Safety devices,such as car seats and bicycle helmets,are readily available in developing nations,but they are rarely used by parents.
• D)Contrary to popular belief,girls are more likely to be injured than boys during play.

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Definitions:

Selective Abstraction

A cognitive bias in which an individual focuses on a single negative detail or event, excluding other relevant positive information.

Transference

A phenomenon in psychoanalysis where patients unconsciously project their feelings or expectations from past relationships onto their therapist.

Psychological Problems

Issues or disorders related to the mind that can affect mood, behavior, and thinking, often requiring professional assessment and treatment.

Hostility

Feelings of intense anger or aggression towards someone or something.