Socially,being Obese ____ the Likelihood That a Child Will Be

question 143

Multiple Choice

Socially,being obese ____ the likelihood that a child will be socially ____ and the object of ____ by peers.

• A)decreases; accepted; envy
• B)decreases; rejected; ridicule
• C)increases; included; envy
• D)increases; excluded; ridicule

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Definitions:

Thumb Sucking

A common comforting habit among infants and young children, where they suck on their thumb for a sense of security.

Social Referencing

The process by which individuals look to others in their environment to obtain cues on how to react or behave in certain situations.

Calm

A state of internal peace and tranquility, with a lack of agitation or excitement.

Warn

Warn is to inform someone in advance of an impending or possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.