In a Study of Immigrant Children, Beiser, Hou, Hyman, and Tousignant

question 40

Multiple Choice

In a study of immigrant children, Beiser, Hou, Hyman, and Tousignant (1998) found which of the following?

• A)Children born in Canada had less hyperactivity.
• B)Children who immigrated to Canada had more emotional disorders.
• C)Children who immigrated were better adjusted than Canadian born children.
• D)Children born in Canada had lower prevalence of conduct disorders.

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Definitions:

Agoraphobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear of places or situations from which escape might be difficult or embarrassing, or in which help may not be available.

Anxiety Disorders

A category of mental health disorders characterized by excessive fear, nervousness, and worry, affecting daily functioning.

Psychopathology

The scientific study of mental disorders, including their causes, processes, and manifestations.

Disordered Emotions

refers to emotional states that are irregular or unstable, often leading to challenges in feeling, expressing, or managing one's emotions effectively.