Negative Influences of Peer Groups Include All of the Following

question 32

Multiple Choice

Negative influences of peer groups include all of the following EXCEPT

• A) pressure to conform.
• B) counteracting the parents' influence.
• C) modeling of antisocial behaviors.
• D) reinforcement of racial prejudice.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Multiple Sclerosis

A chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the protective covering of the nerves, leading to impaired brain and spinal cord function.

Major Depression

Mood disorder characterized by prolonged feelings of worthlessness and guilt, disruption of normal eating habits, insomnia, a general slowing of behavior, and frequent thoughts of suicide.

Concordance Rate

The likelihood of two individuals sharing a trait or disorder, often used in twin studies to explore genetic vs. environmental influences.

Identical Twins

Twins who develop from a single fertilized egg that splits and forms two embryos, sharing 100% of their genes and typically having very similar appearances and genetic traits.