Which Statement Is the BEST Example of a Claim That

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which statement is the BEST example of a claim that would be made by a developmental psychopathology theorist?

• A) "Depression during childhood is the best predictor of depression in adulthood."
• B) "Depression stems from exposure to pathogens that occur during prenatal development."
• C) "Depression is normal during early development and becomes a disorder during late adolescence."
• D) "Depression is triggered by many factors that operate together in a developmental sequence."

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Definitions:

Later Development

The process of growth and change that occurs in humans from infancy through adulthood, encompassing physical, cognitive, and emotional development.

Inner Struggles

Refers to the conflicts or battles one faces within themselves, often involving emotions or thoughts.

Anal-Expulsive

A term from Freudian psychoanalysis referring to a personality trait seen in individuals who experienced liberal toilet training, often perceived as messy, careless, or disorganized.

Orderly

A person employed in a hospital or other medical establishment to carry out non-nursing tasks such as transporting patients or maintaining cleanliness and order.