Jason Comes from a Family That Rarely Expresses Emotion

question 29

Multiple Choice

Jason comes from a family that rarely expresses emotion. His parents also sometimes fail to discipline appropriately and ignore situations until they become chaotic. These characteristics of Jason's home life may indicate an increased risk for

• A) sexual abuse.
• B) depression.
• C) problems with anger management.
• D) problems with substance abuse.

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Definitions:

Somatic Cells

Cells of an organism that make up the body's tissues and organs, excluding germ cells.

DNA

A molecule known as deoxyribonucleic acid, it bears the genetic guidelines vital for the growth, development, functioning, and reproductive processes of every known living entity and several viruses.

Sugar-Phosphate

The backbone of DNA and RNA molecules, composed of alternating sugar and phosphate groups.

Hydrogen Bonds

Hydrogen bonds are a type of weak chemical bond that is formed when a hydrogen atom, covalently bonded to a more electronegative atom or group, is attracted to another electronegative atom.