When Children Are in Situations or Environments That They Perceive

question 166

Multiple Choice

When children are in situations or environments that they perceive to be frightening, threatening, or overwhelming, they can experience

• A) stress.
• B) rumination.
• C) a mental disorder.
• D) trauma.

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Definitions:

Sign Test Statistic

A non-parametric statistical test used to evaluate the consistency of results with a hypothesized median by considering only the signs of the differences, not their magnitude.

Normally Distributed

Describes a dataset that follows a Normal distribution pattern, showcasing a bell-shaped curve when plotted.

Nonparametric Method

Statistical methods that do not assume a particular distribution for the data, often used when data doesn't fit normal distribution assumptions.

Matched Pairs

A study design in which each subject in one group is matched with a similar subject in another group, often used to control for varying variables.