Children Are Found to Have a Preliminary Understanding of Death

question 5

True/False

Children are found to have a preliminary understanding of death from at least 18 months of age (Speece and Brent, 1984).

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Definitions:

Attachment Is Essential

A principle emphasizing the importance of forming strong emotional bonds between a child and their primary caregivers for healthy development.

Mutism

Inability or refusal to speak.

Communication Skills

The ability to convey information to another effectively and efficiently, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing competencies.

Avoidant Attachment

A type of insecure attachment characterized by children who avoid or ignore the caregiver, showing little emotion when the caregiver departs or returns.