If a Child Is Having a Great Deal of Trouble

question 137

Multiple Choice

If a child is having a great deal of trouble learning to read, and if you wanted to encourage him in the development of positive self-esteem, the best way you might do this is to:

• A) punish him when he makes reading mistakes
• B) make sure he works on his reading homework before he is allowed to do something more fun
• C) keep telling him he is a good reader, even though he isn't
• D) have him get involved in something he is good at, such as music or sports

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Definitions:

Cardiovascular Disease

A general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels, often related to atheroma or plaque build-up in the arteries.

Metabolic Equivalents

Units used to estimate the amount of energy expended during physical activity, compared to resting metabolic rate.

Typical Angina

Chest pain or discomfort, often described as pressure, squeezing, or fullness, caused by reduced blood flow to the heart, typically triggered by physical exertion or emotional stress.

Baseline EKG

An initial electrocardiogram used to measure the heart's electrical activity, serving as a reference for comparison with future EKGs.