Seven-Year-Old Tim Is Allowed to Eat Meals and Go to Bed

question 36

Multiple Choice

Seven-year-old Tim is allowed to eat meals and go to bed whenever he wants, does not participate in any household chores, and makes most of his own decisions. We can anticipate that as an adolescent, Tim will most likely

• A) show high levels of self-efficacy in school.
• B) be highly competitive in both academics and sports activities.
• C) be impulsive, disobedient, and rebellious.
• D) be independent and responsible, as he was forced to mature at an early age.

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Definitions:

Developmental Disabilities

A diverse group of chronic conditions that are due to mental or physical impairments that arise before adulthood.

Caffeine

A stimulant commonly found in coffee, tea, and other beverages, known to affect central nervous system activity.

Tobacco

A plant whose leaves are harvested and processed for smoking, chewing, or snuffing, containing the addictive substance nicotine.

Alcohol

A chemical compound, specifically ethanol in the context of beverages, which is consumed and can alter consciousness or behavior.