A Psychologist Who Observes a Child for a Week and Writes

question 217

Multiple Choice

A psychologist who observes a child for a week and writes a report that identifies and classifies the child's behavior is working toward the goal of

• A)description.
• B)understanding.
• C)prediction.
• D)control.

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Definitions:

Munchausen-by-proxy Syndrome

A psychiatric disorder where a caretaker fabricates or induces illness in another person, typically a child, to gain attention or sympathy.

Munchausen Syndrome

A psychiatric disorder where a person repeatedly and deliberately acts as if they have a physical or mental illness when they are not really sick.

Nyctophobia

An intense fear of darkness or the night, which can cause significant psychological distress.

Paranoia

A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, typically elaborated into an organized system.