A Common Result Found in Studies That Investigate the Effects

question 66

Multiple Choice

A common result found in studies that investigate the effects of long-term malnutrition is that children often exhibit symptoms of __________ and parents often exhibit symptoms of ___________.

• A) depression; anxiety
• B) impulsiveness; depression
• C) depression; heart disease
• D) respiratory disease; heart disease

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A part of the brain that acts as a relay station, processing sensory and motor signals and regulating consciousness and sleep.

Waking Consciousness

A state of alertness and awareness to one's environment and self during the waking hours.

Altered State

A condition of consciousness that is significantly different from the normal waking state, such as that induced by meditation, drugs, or hypnosis.

Self-Awareness

The conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires, which is fundamental to emotional intelligence.