Like families headed by heterosexual parents, lesbian and gay parents and their children are a diverse group (Martin, 1993). Unlike heterosexual parents and their children, however, lesbian and gay parents and their children are often subject to prejudice because of sexual orientation that turns judges, legislators, professionals, and the public against them, frequently resulting in […]
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Myelination is a body development process through which a fatty layer, myelin, accumulates around the axon of the neurons. Myelin protects the neuron while increasing its capacity to transmit information. The neurons will be able to conduct signals faster and allow for more complex neural processes. Child maltreatment incorporates all types of abuse against a […]