According to Werner's 1989 and 1995 Longitudinal Studies, What Problems

question 13

Multiple Choice

According to Werner's 1989 and 1995 longitudinal studies, what problems were associated with low birth weight?

• A) They were typically life-long.
• B) They had no impact on social or cognitive abilities.
• C) They were only found in males.
• D) They could be overcome if the child was raised in a stable family environment.

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Definitions:

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s everyday activities.

Antidepressant Drugs

Drugs that act as mood elevators for people with severe depression and are also prescribed to treat some anxiety disorders.

Bipolar Disorder

A mood disorder in which manic episodes alternate with periods of depression, usually with relatively normal periods in between.

Lithium

A chemical element used in the treatment of bipolar disorder to stabilize mood swings.