A Study of Palestinian School Children in the Gaza Strip

question 17

Multiple Choice

A study of Palestinian school children in the Gaza Strip found that:

• A) children who had witnessed military violence had lower levels of sibling rivalry than children who were exposed to lower levels of trauma.
• B) children who had witnessed military violence had higher levels of sibling rivalry than children who were exposed to lower levels of trauma.
• C) lower levels of sibling intimacy provided protection against depression for children exposed to traumatizing conditions.
• D) sibling intimacy was not related to depression.

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Definitions:

Affluent

Pertaining to individuals or areas with an abundance of wealth and resources.

Familial Characteristics

Traits, features, or tendencies that can be observed within a family or passed down through generations.

Feebleminded

An outdated and offensive term historically used to describe individuals with intellectual disabilities or perceived as having lower intellectual capabilities.

Neurotic

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