Seven-year-old Moses, who has experienced extreme emotional deprivation, has decreased GH secretion, very short stature, immature skeletal age, and serious adjustment problems. Moses may be suffering from

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Moses may be suffering from psychosocial dwarfism, which is a condition marked by growth failure due to emotional deprivation, particularly in the first few years of life. This condition is characterized by decreased GH secretion, very short stature, and immature skeletal age, as well as serious adjustment problems. Growth faltering (A), iron-deficiency anemia (C), and food insecurity (D) do not fully explain Moses' symptoms.

Seven-Year-Old Moses, Who Has Experienced Extreme Emotional Deprivation, Has Decreased