Although Not Classified as "Developmental Disorders", Most Psychological Disorders Can

question 102

Multiple Choice

Although not classified as "developmental disorders", most psychological disorders can be considered developmental in nature because they

• A) appear early in life and change over the lifespan.
• B) have a genetic component.
• C) lack biological causes and are influenced by learning.
• D) are unique to children.

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Definitions:

Herding Behaviour

A social phenomenon where individuals in a group act collectively without centralized direction, often observed in financial markets, social settings, or animal behavior.

Puzzle Box Experiments

Research studies involving tasks that require animals or humans to solve problems to obtain a reward, often used to study learning and intelligence.

Thorndike

Edward Lee Thorndike, an American psychologist known for his work in comparative psychology and the law of effect.

Escape Time

The duration required to exit a situation or environment, often used in the context of emergency evacuations.