Research Shows That Children Who Are Isolated from or Rejected

question 127

Multiple Choice

Research shows that children who are isolated from or rejected by peers may be

• A) more obedient to adults.
• B) prone to depression.
• C) more socially competent.
• D) unhappy as children but happier-than-average in midlife.

Apply conservation of resources theory to understand behavior following job loss and its psychological effects.

Recognize that a positive emotional style can be cultivated and its importance for mental health.

Explain the stages of faith development and their implications for personal belief systems.

Understand the concept of diathesis in the context of mental health and its relationship to genetic influences.

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Definitions:

Cognitive World

A term that may refer to the realm of mental processes and structures involved in perception, thinking, understanding, and memory.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter important in the regulation of mood, anxiety, and happiness, among other functions.

Major Mood Swings

Significant fluctuations in emotional state that can impact an individual's behavior and perception.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in reward, motivation, memory, attention, and even regulating body movements.