Studies of vulnerable populations,e.g.,children,older adults,exposed to a chronic stressor indicate they

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Studies show that vulnerable populations such as children and older adults exposed to chronic stressors exhibit performance decrements and helplessness. They do not habituate to the stressor but rather suffer negative consequences. Although they may develop coping strategies or changes in attention focus, this does not necessarily mean they habituate to the stressor.

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