Comparing Preadolescent 5th Graders to Adolescent 8th Graders,Larson and Richards

question 277

Multiple Choice

Comparing preadolescent 5th graders to adolescent 8th graders,Larson and Richards (1994) found that the percentage of time participants experienced as "very happy" ____.

• A) increased by 60%
• B) increased by 20%
• C) decreased by 30%
• D) decreased by 50%

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Definitions:

Primary Prevention

Strategies and practices aimed at preventing the onset of disease or injury before it occurs.

Head Injuries

Trauma to the head that can result in various medical conditions, from minor bumps or bruises to serious brain injuries.

Glasgow Coma Scale

A scale used to assess a person’s level of consciousness after a brain injury.

Verbal Responsiveness

The ability and speed at which an individual can respond verbally to questions or stimuli.