Compared with Supportive Parents, Parents Who React in an Unsupportive

question 72

Multiple Choice

Compared with supportive parents, parents who react in an unsupportive manner when their children are upset are more likely to have children who are

• A) emotionally competent.
• B) socially competent.
• C) prone to aggression.
• D) successful in school.

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Definitions:

Nutrient

Substance that an organism must acquire from the environment for growth and survival.

Cecum

A pouch connected to the junction of the small and large intestines which plays a role in absorbing fluids and salts that remain after intestinal digestion.

Large Intestine

The final section of the digestive system, responsible for water absorption and forming solid waste from undigested food.

Beneficial Bacteria

Beneficial bacteria are microbes that perform vital roles in ecosystems, including digestion, nutrient cycling, and protecting against harmful organisms.