Which Statement BEST Describes the Long-Term Effects of Exposure to Stress

question 194

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST describes the long-term effects of exposure to stress during childhood?

• A) Children should be protected from all forms of stress because all stress is negative.
• B) Children who are repeatedly exposed to manageable stress tend to be more resilient as adults.
• C) Children who are raised by parents regularly exposed to high stress levels develop better coping skills as adults.
• D) Children who are exposed to any type of recurring stress develop avoidant behaviors as adults.

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Definitions:

Stressor-Related Disorders

Mental health conditions triggered or exacerbated by stressful situations, including PTSD and adjustment disorders.

Feeding Disorders

Issues or difficulties associated with eating, such as the inability to consume certain foods or textures, often observed in children or individuals with certain medical conditions.

Eating Disorders

Mental health disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits, such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, which can have serious health consequences.

Elimination Disorders

Disorders characterized by a recurrent failure to control urination or defecation, which are not due to a general medical condition.