Children who experience chronic stress tend to develop ____, a progressive wear and tear on biological systems.

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Chronic stress can lead to an accumulation of wear and tear on biological systems known as allostatic load, which can have negative impacts on physical and mental health. Oppositional defiance, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and regulatory disinhibition are not specifically related to chronic stress and do not necessarily develop as a result of it.

Children Who Experience Chronic Stress Tend to Develop ____, a Progressive