According to Research Presented in the Text, When Children Who

question 22

Multiple Choice

According to research presented in the text, when children who were abused in their first 5 years were followed to age 21, they were more likely than nonabused children to experience all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) abused children were at greater risk for juvenile delinquency
• B) abused children married at later ages and had fewer children of their own
• C) abused children were more likely to drop out of school
• D) abused children were more likely to have problems holding a job

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Definitions:

Blood Cholesterol

Blood cholesterol refers to the levels of cholesterol in the bloodstream, which include low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad" cholesterol) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or "good" cholesterol), influencing heart health.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, often measured as an indicator of heart health.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell that is an essential component of the immune system, playing a crucial role in fighting infections.

Blood Sugar

The concentration of glucose in the blood, crucial for energy production in the body's cells.