Abused Children Stay Highly Attuned to Anger

Abused children are quick to respond to the subtlest hints of anger or hostility in their environment. New research suggests that the anger sets off a prolonged alert, even if a conflict has nothing to do with them. This reaction is probably a natural form of self-preservation in children who routinely face aggression, but it may also explain why abused children are often so distracted at school.

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