Question

ulysses was born with a physical deformity that makes his ears smaller and less developed than typical people. his classmates have been teasing him about it, telling him that he will never get a girlfriend and that he should get plastic surgery. which of the following might be a way that ulysses could be affected by this behavior? check all that apply.
changes sleep patterns
damages self - esteem
decreases school absences
increases the risk of anxiety
decreases risk of substance abuse
increases likelihood of risky behaviors

Explanation:

• changes sleep patterns: Teasing can cause stress, which may disrupt sleep.
• damages self - esteem: Constant teasing about a physical trait can make a person feel bad about themselves.
• decreases school absences: Teasing would likely make a person want to avoid school, increasing absences, so this is incorrect.
• increases the risk of anxiety: Stress from teasing can lead to anxiety.
• decreases risk of substance abuse: Teasing - related stress may actually increase substance abuse risk as a coping mechanism, so this is incorrect.
• increases likelihood of risky behaviors: Stress and low self - esteem from teasing can lead to risky behaviors as a way to cope or seek validation.

Answer:

• changes sleep patterns
• damages self - esteem
• increases the risk of anxiety
• increases likelihood of risky behaviors