Kayla Is an Obese Third Grader

question 102

Multiple Choice

Kayla is an obese third grader. She is most likely at risk for which of the following?

• A) low self-esteem
• B) depression
• C) exclusion from peer groups
• D) All of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Adolescence

Adolescence is the transitional stage from childhood to adulthood that occurs from puberty to legal adulthood, characterized by significant physical, psychological, and social changes.

Independent

Free from outside control; not depending on another's authority, or in research, a variable that is manipulated to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Self-Supporting Adult

An individual who has achieved economic independence and can financially sustain themselves without relying on others.

Gender Schema Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals learn about gender roles and develop gender-based beliefs through cultural and social interactions.