Which of the Following Developmental Outcomes Would Be Most Consistent

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following developmental outcomes would be most consistent with the vulnerability/resilience interactionist model of development?

• A) Positive developmental outcome is possible only for children with few vulnerabilities and many protective factors.
• B) Very low IQ scores are most common among children who were born with a very low birth weight and who are reared in highly stressed, uninvolved families.
• C) Normal birth weight infants born into upper socioeconomic status families invariably have superior levels of intelligence.
• D) Children born into caring, facilitative families have sufficient protective factors to overcome or offset any vulnerabilities that might potentially affect their development.

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Definitions:

Surrender Control

The act of willingly giving up authority or power over a situation to another party.

Formal Mediation

A structured process where an impartial third party helps disputing parties reach a resolution by facilitating communication and negotiation.

Binding Arbitration

A dispute resolution process where a neutral third party makes a decision that is legally enforceable and must be adhered to by all involved parties.

Compensation Strategy

Approaches used in negotiation or conflict resolution where one party offers something of value to the other as a form of reparation or to balance out an imbalance.