Historically, Why Has Little Attention Been Paid to Childhood Psychopathology

question 53

Multiple Choice

Historically, why has little attention been paid to childhood psychopathology?

• A) All signs of mental illness in children were assumed to reflect some developmental stage that would be outgrown.
• B) Childhood disorders were viewed as childhood versions of adult disorders.
• C) Society viewed children as inherently good and accepted all behavior unconditionally.
• D) Mental illness was not recognized in children.

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