According to the Text, Mistreatment May Make Boys More Vulnerable

question 26

Multiple Choice

According to the text, mistreatment may make boys more vulnerable to _____ problems and girls more vulnerable to _____ problems.

• A) reparative; aggressive
• B) aggressive; reparative
• C) externalizing; internalizing
• D) internalizing; externalizing

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Definitions:

Stringent Guidelines

Strict, precise, and exacting rules or instructions designed to be followed in a particular field or activity.

Murray's Manifest Needs Theory

A psychological theory proposed by Henry Murray, which describes human motivation in terms of underlying psychological needs.

Desire for Independence

The intrinsic motivation or drive of individuals to control their own actions, make independent decisions, and be self-reliant.

Need For Autonomy

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