Differentiate Between the Symptoms of Kwashiorkor and Marasmus

question 70

Essay

Differentiate between the symptoms of kwashiorkor and marasmus.

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Definitions:

Nature-Nurture

A debate concerning the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities versus personal experiences in determining or causing differences in physical and behavioral traits.

Stability-Change

A debate within the field of psychology that concerns whether and how much personal characteristics and behavior change or remain stable throughout a person's life.

Person-Situation

Refers to the debate in psychology about the relative influence of personal traits versus situational factors on human behavior.

Physiological Psychologists

Professionals who study the biological bases of behavior, combining principles of psychology and physiology.