By 10 Years of Age, Most Children Are Able to Use

question 2

Multiple Choice

By 10 years of age, most children are able to use cognitive strategies to manage stress.In which of the following types of families would children BEST cope with stress?

• A)families that offer frequent exposure to frightening events
• B)families that often experience trauma
• C)families that exhibit intense emotion
• D)families that reassure children of their safety and security

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Definitions:

Efferent

Nerve fibers that carry signals away from the central nervous system to effectors such as muscles and glands.

Afferent

Refers to the conveyance of sensory information from the peripheral body parts to the central nervous system.

Sensory Neuron

A type of neuron responsible for conveying information from sensory receptors towards the central nervous system.

Motor Neuron

A type of neuron that sends impulses from the brain or spinal cord to a muscle or gland, enabling movement and action.