Each of the Following Statements About Parental Adjustment and Stress

question 27

Multiple Choice

Each of the following statements about parental adjustment and stress is true EXCEPT

• A)There is abundant evidence that parents of children with disabilities undergo more than the average amount of stress.
• B)Mothers of children with disabilities are at an increased risk of experiencing depression.
• C)The degree of stress is strongly related to the severity of the child's disability.
• D)Parents who were happily married before the birth of a child with a disability have a better chance of coping well with the situation.

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Definitions:

Relaxation Techniques

Practices designed to reduce stress and anxiety, promoting physical and mental well-being.

Expressed Emotion

A psychological term that describes the degree of emotional support, criticism, and hostility a person receives from their family.

Criticism

The act of expressing disapproval or detailing the faults of someone or something in a reasoned and often detailed manner.

Concern

A feeling of worry or interest in a situation or problem.