AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A typical result of obesity for children is:
A
having low self-esteem and problems getting along with others
B
having bowed legs and teeth with cavities
C
feeling sick when they do not eat
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Self-Esteem & School Bullying But in general, if your child is obese, he is more likely to have low self-esteem than his thinner peers. His weak self-esteem can translate into feelings of shame about his body, and his lack of self-confidence can lead to poorer academic performance at school.

Detailed explanation-2: -In general, self-esteem correlates negatively with obesity and physical activity (Dale et al., 2019), which is often understood to mean that obesity causes poor self-esteem.

Detailed explanation-3: -Guilt or Embarrassment Due to Low Productivity This could also be due to health issues like inability to run fast, sleep apnea, excessive sweating or other obesity related health issues. Consequently, these individuals feel less productive and useful as compared to peers and develop guilt and low self-esteem.

Detailed explanation-4: -Obesity in children and adults increases the risk for the following health conditions. High blood pressure and high cholesterol which are risk factors for heart disease. Type 2 diabetes. Breathing problems, such as asthma and sleep apnea.

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