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Eight-year-old Trina does not want to do her homework and would rather watch TV. Her parents think that Trina can make her own decisions about her schoolwork, and thus they do not get involved. They are affectionate with Trina in other situations, but they do little to try to regulate their daughter's behaviour. Trina's parents would likely be classified as
Motivational Dysfunction
Difficulties in initiating or continuing activities due to decreased motivation, often observed in various psychiatric conditions.
Delay Aversion
A preference for immediate rewards over delayed ones, often seen in behavioral and attention disorders.
Psychological Theory
A framework or model that attempts to explain how mental processes and behaviors are structured, develop, and operate.
Prefrontal Cortex
The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobes, involved in complex cognitive behavior, personality expression, decision making, and moderating social behavior.
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