From a Developmental Perspective, Children Should Not Be in a Self-Care

question 71

Multiple Choice

From a developmental perspective, children should not be in a self-care situation before what age?

• A) age 8
• B) age 9
• C) age 10
• D) age 11
• E) age 12

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Definitions:

Vicarious Punishment

Learning process wherein the likelihood of a behavior is decreased after observing the negative consequences experienced by another individual for that behavior.

Ecological Disturbances

Events that cause significant changes in the structure or function of an ecosystem, potentially altering species compositions and interactions.

Behavior Problems

Issues in behavior that are considered unacceptable or problematic, requiring intervention.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety or to face reality, such as denial, repression, or rationalization.