What Is a Change Characteristic of Childhood (2-12 Yrs)

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is a change characteristic of childhood (2-12 yrs) ?

• A) Lots of time spent sleeping
• B) Teeth erupt
• C) Lengthening of bones
• D) Maturation of reproductive organs

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Definitions:

Early Sexual Activity

Engagement in sexual behaviors at a younger age than what is typically considered average or acceptable by societal standards.

Stressful Contexts

Situations or environments that cause stress, characterized by challenges or demands that trigger physical or emotional tension.

Anorexia

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restriction of food intake.

Bulimia

An eating disorder marked by binge eating followed by methods to avoid weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise.