Jimmy Was Abused as a Child. He Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

Jimmy was abused as a child. He is

• A) likely to be overly aggressive with his peers.
• B) as likely as nonabused children to have good relations with his peers.
• C) no more likely than nonabused children to have behavior problems in school.
• D) likely to have emotional problems as a child, but not as an adult.

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Definitions:

Temporal Mechanisms

Processes or systems that operate over time to regulate biological or physical events in a chronological manner.

Photosynthetic

The process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.

Guard Cells

Specialized cells in the epidermis of leaves and stems that regulate the opening and closing of stomata, controlling gas exchange and water loss.

Epidermal Cells

Cells making up the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin, serving as the body’s protective barrier against environmental stressors, pathogens, and water loss.