Studies of the Wild Boy of Aveyron Suggest That

question 66

Multiple Choice

Studies of the Wild Boy of Aveyron suggest that:

• A)interaction with humans is critical for optimal development.
• B)critical periods in development do not exist.
• C)natural experiments should not be used to study development.
• D)the effects of negative experience can be undone with instruction.

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Definitions:

Sigmund Freud

The founding father of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Catharsis

The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions, often through art, drama, or other forms of expression.

Emotional Release

The process of letting go of pent-up emotions, which can contribute to a sense of relief or catharsis.

Physical Sensation

The experience of sensory input to the body, such as touch, temperature, pain, or proprioception.