What is the general conclusion regarding the relationship between exposure to adverse childhood experiences and problems in adulthood?
A) The likelihood of experiencing a mental or physical health problem for white males decreased as exposure to adverse child experiences increased.
B) The likelihood of experiencing a mental or physical health problem decreased as exposure to adverse child experiences increased.
C) The likelihood of experiencing a mental or physical health problem increased as did exposure to adverse childhood experiences, regardless of gender, race, and education level.
D) There is no relationship between adverse childhood experiences and problems in adulthood.

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Research has shown that there is a strong relationship between exposure to adverse childhood experiences and an increased likelihood of mental and physical health problems in adulthood. This relationship is consistent across gender, race, and education level. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because the likelihood of experiencing health problems increases as exposure to adverse childhood experiences increases. Option B is incorrect because it suggests that there is a negative relationship between adverse childhood experiences and health problems, which is not supported by research. Option D is incorrect because there is a well-established relationship between adverse childhood experiences and problems in adulthood.

What Is the General Conclusion Regarding the Relationship Between Exposure