Angel's parents always wanted him to be part of the family business—and Angel never questioned this. At 21, Angel decided to leave the business to become a teacher. Angel is resisting

Which of the following statements about the consequences of child maltreatment is true?

A) While maltreated children show serious learning problems, they typically have few peer difficulties. B) Repeated abuse is associated with central nervous system damage, including abnormal EEG brain-wave activity. C) Maltreated children typically exhibit low anxiety and abnormally high self-esteem. D) Most parents who were maltreated as children grow up to be child abusers.

Studies on lesbian identity indicate that

a. many lesbians experience a decrease in self-esteem once they recognize their lesbian identity. b. about half of lesbians who accept their identity show higher self-esteem, and about half show lower self-esteem, in comparison with heterosexual women. c. accepting a lesbian identity is psychologically beneficial only for those lesbians who maintain relationships with many heterosexuals. d. people who accept their lesbian identity typically have higher self-esteem than those who do not accept their identity.