Daily Pressures Compounded by Racism and Prejudice Take a Toll

question 56

Multiple Choice

Daily pressures compounded by racism and prejudice take a toll on many African-Americans in the form of

• A) spontaneous remission.
• B) biofeedback.
• C) natural killer cells.
• D) high blood pressure.

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Definitions:

Vocabulary Growth

The expansion of the number of words an individual knows and effectively uses in language and communication.

Comprehension

The understanding and interpretation of information, texts, and spoken language.

Fast Mapping

A cognitive process by which children can learn new words or concepts after minimal exposure.

Metalinguistic Awareness

The ability to think about and reflect upon the nature and functions of language.