Question

Which of the following is a true statement about toxic stress? A. The child is able to adapt to catastrophic circumstances. B. It's caused by poor math skills. C. It can be caused by abuse. D. It's caused by consistent care.

Answer 1

C toxic stress can be cause by emotional or physical abuse

Answer 2

C. It can be caused by abuse.

Step-by-step explanation:

Toxic stress response can occur when a child experiences severe, frequent, prolonged difficulty without adequate adult support. Examples include neglect, physical or emotional abuse, exposure to violence, drug addiction, mental problems or a high burden of poverty.