Dmitri, age 5, suffers from extreme emotional deprivation. He is very short in stature, shows decreased secretion of growth hormone (GH) and melatonin, has an immature skeletal age, and displays serious adjustment problems. These are typical characteristics of
A) a vitamin C deficiency.
B) psychosocial dwarfism.
C) inadequate thyroxine.
D) an iron deficiency.

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The symptoms described are consistent with psychosocial dwarfism, which is a condition that results from extreme emotional deprivation during childhood. This can lead to decreased GH secretion, reduced melatonin production, delayed skeletal maturation, and adjustment problems. Vitamin C deficiency, inadequate thyroxine, and iron deficiency are not typically associated with these symptoms.

Dmitri, Age 5, Suffers from Extreme Emotional Deprivation