Alice and James Adopted a 3-Year-Old Child from a Developing

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Essay

Alice and James adopted a 3-year-old child from a developing country. They noticed that her legs were bowed and there were some deformities in her cranial and pelvic bones. They brought her to a physician for a diagnosis. What was the likely diagnosis, and what was the treatment for the disorder?

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Definitions:

Moral Development

The process by which individuals learn and apply moral standards and behaviors, often studied within the context of psychology.

Higher Moral Principles

The ethical standards that govern behavior, often based on concepts of right and wrong that transcend individual circumstances.

False Beliefs

Convictions or understandings that are not aligned with reality or truth.

Cognitive Abilities

Mental capabilities that include the ability to reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, comprehend complex ideas, learn quickly, and learn from experience.