In the Elementary and Middle School Grades, Kendra Seems to Be

question 63

Multiple Choice

In the elementary and middle school grades, Kendra seems to be a bright, well-adjusted girl. But in tenth grade, her grades plummet, and she has lengthy periods of exceptional sadness and lethargy. Following are four possible explanations of this change in Kendra's behavior. Which one is most consistent with research findings?

• A) Chances are 50-50 that Kendra's parents are strict disciplinarians, possibly to the point of being abusive.
• B) Serious depression is more common in adolescence than in the elementary school years, and it is sometimes the result of a chemical imbalance.
• C) The negative effects of insecure attachments to primary caregivers in the early years often don't surface until adolescence or early adulthood.
• D) It is highly likely that Kendra has been experimenting with drugs; more than 80% of seriously depressed adolescents are regular abusers of hallucinogens and other illegal substances.

Understand the significance of being fair and objective in communication and how it is perceived.

Identify gender bias in titles and language and recognize the importance of neutral language.

Utilize bias-free language to avoid categorizing or stigmatizing individuals.

Understand the impact of positive language and attitude, even in negative situations.

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