Which of the Following Best Summarizes the Results of Current

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes the results of current research with respect to the cause of deprivation dwarfism?

• A)inadequate nutrition
• B)stress-related gastrointestinal disorders that prevent efficient absorption of nutrients
• C)stress-related inhibition of growth hormone
• D)inability to form the emotional bonds necessary for normal growth and development

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National Science Foundation

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MMPI-Depression Scale

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