Adolescents Who Do Not Receive Affection from Their Parents During

question 76

Multiple Choice

Adolescents who do not receive affection from their parents during childhood are ______.

• A) more likely to be depressed and suicidal as they mature
• B) more likely to use illicit drugs and be more aggressive as they mature
• C) more likely to suffer mental impairment as they mature
• D) more likely to engage in violent crime as they mature

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Disorders affecting the mind and behavior, encompassing a wide range of issues including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and schizophrenia.

Early Stages

Initial phases or periods in a process, development, or condition, often characterized by the preliminary set of symptoms or signs.

Psychodynamic Model

A theory of psychology that emphasizes the systematic study of the psychological forces underlying human behavior, feelings, and emotions and how they might relate to early experiences.

Unconscious Internal Processes

Mental activities beneath the conscious awareness that influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.