David has been ill for some time. His weight is about 60% of the norm for his age. There has
been a widespread famine in his region, and his parents have a minimal amount of food for the
family.
The UN care workers are also fearful that David has suffered neurological damage
from caloric deficiency. Which of the following diseases best characterizes David?
a. Kwashiorkor
b. Micronutrient malnutrition
c. Marasmus
d. Macronutrient malnutrition
c. Marasmus
Psychology
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a. informed consent; debriefing b. reliable; valid c. non-numerical; numerical d. internally measured; externally measured
Psychology
Briefly describe Festinger's (1954) social comparison theory
What will be an ideal response?
Psychology