The Study by Michael Rutter Demonstrated That the Incidence of Psychiatric

question 163

Multiple Choice

The study by Michael Rutter demonstrated that the incidence of psychiatric problems among English children was particularly heightened when the family experienced or more risk factors.

• A)two
• B)three
• C)four
• D)five

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Definitions:

Meditation

A practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.

REM Sleep

The stage of sleep where a person experiences rapid eye movements, dreaming, and paralysis of motor systems; EEGs show beta wave activity, which is also associated with an awake, conscious mind.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Damage to the brain resulting from an impact, which can lead to a wide range of functional impairments.

Concussions

Mild traumatic brain injuries caused by a blow to the head, leading to temporary loss of normal brain function.