What Is Functional Dependence

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Essay

What is functional dependence?

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Definitions:

Child Maltreatment

Any act by a parent, caretaker, or other individual that results in harm, potential for harm, or threat of harm to a child.

Positive Developmental Outcomes

Beneficial results or effects on an individual's growth and progression across physical, emotional, social, or cognitive domains.

Authoritarian Parenting

A parenting style characterized by strict rules, high demands, and little to no nurturing or parental warmth.

Sleep Deficits

The condition of not getting the necessary amount of sleep, which can lead to various health problems and impairments in function.