A Study by the Centers for Disease Control of Students

question 37

Multiple Choice

A study by the Centers for Disease Control of students in public and private schools from 9 to 12 grades found that about _____ percent of females said they had been involved in a physical fight at least once within the prior 12 months.

• A) 23
• B) 33
• C) 43
• D) 53

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Definitions:

Mental Health

A state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.

Physical Health

Refers to the overall condition of a person's body, including the absence of disease, and the ability to perform everyday activities without physical limitation.

Meta-analysis

A statistical technique that combines the results of multiple scientific studies to arrive at a conclusion.

Mental Retardation

An outdated and offensive term previously used to describe individuals with significant intellectual disabilities; now more appropriately referred to as intellectual disability.