A Major Family Variable That Contributes to Later Psychopathy in Children

question 128

Multiple Choice

A major family variable that contributes to later psychopathy in children is:

• A)Poverty and isolation
• B)Smoking mothers
• C)Inconsistent discipline
• D)Overprotection

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Definitions:

Caregivers

Individuals who provide care to others, especially children, the elderly, or those with disabilities, offering physical, emotional, and social support.

Infants

Early stage of human development, typically referring to children from birth to 12 months of age, characterized by rapid growth and significant milestones such as crawling and the development of basic language skills.

Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory

A psychological perspective that emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personality.

Oral Needs

In psychoanalytic theory, needs associated with the oral stage of psychosexual development, where an infant's pleasure centers on activities involving the mouth, such as sucking and chewing.