Prior to the 18th Century, Most Conceptions of Abnormal Behavior

question 60

True/False

Prior to the 18th century, most conceptions of abnormal behavior were based on superstition.

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Definitions:

Assimilation

Assimilation refers to the cognitive process of integrating new information into existing frameworks or schemas.

Authoritative Style

A parenting approach characterized by high responsiveness and high demands, aiming to foster independence while maintaining limits and control.

Egocentric

The inability to differentiate one's personal perspective from someone else's.

Permissive

A parenting style characterized by low demands with high responsiveness, where parents are very lenient and mostly allow their children to do what they want.