A Disease That Was Typically Found in Overweight Older Adults

question 79

Multiple Choice

A disease that was typically found in overweight older adults in the past but is now being diagnosed at an alarming rate in childhood is

• A) Type 1 diabetes.
• B) Type 2 diabetes.
• C) asthma.
• D) low blood pressure.

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Definitions:

Experiment

A method of research in the sciences or social sciences in which variables are manipulated and controlled to determine their effects on other variables.

Behavioral Outcomes

The observable behaviors or actions that result from interventions, treatments, or environmental conditions, often used to assess the effectiveness of a specific intervention or treatment.

Sociocultural Theory

The approach that emphasizes how cognitive development proceeds as a result of social interactions between members of a culture.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual capabilities that occurs throughout childhood and adulthood, influencing how one understands the world.