Which of the Following Statements Regarding School Refusal Is True

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding school refusal is true?

• A)School refusal only occurs during the elementary school years.
• B)School refusal has a better prognosis in older youngsters.
• C)School refusal in young children is likely to be related to conduct disorder.
• D)School refusal in adolescents is likely to be associated with a mixed presentation of anxiety and depression .

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The split between the sum consumers would ideally pay for a good or service and the sum they actually end up paying.

Producer Surplus

The discrepancy between the price at which sellers are prepared to offer a product and the actual selling price they obtain.

Market Failure

The failure of a market to be efficient; when the individual pursuit of self-interest leads to bad results for society as a whole.

Market Power

The ability of a producer to raise prices.