Decades of Research Throughout the World Have Found a Strong

question 178

Multiple Choice

Decades of research throughout the world have found a strong correlation between academic achievement and _____.

• A) socioeconomic status
• B) the economy
• C) success
• D) ethnic background

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Definitions:

Acute Stress Disorder

A mental condition that develops shortly after a traumatic event, featuring anxiety, dissociative, and other symptoms that may resemble PTSD.

Anxiety

The central nervous system’s physiological and emotional response to a vague sense of threat or danger.

Hysteria

An outdated, non-specific term historically used to describe a variety of psychological disorders characterized by extreme emotional reactions and somatic symptoms.

Stress Disorders

Disorders that are primarily caused by significant stress, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder.