Inadequate Social Skills, and Therefore a Decrease in Sources of Social

question 102

Multiple Choice

Inadequate social skills, and therefore a decrease in sources of social support, have been suggested as factors that contribute to the development of _____ disorders.

• A)anxiety
• B)dissociative
• C)schizophrenic
• D)depressive

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Developmental

Relates to the development of an individual's social and psychological aspects, often discussed within the context of Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development.

Developmental Stages

Distinct phases of growth and development that an individual passes through from infancy to adulthood.

Pediatric Unit

A specialized department within a hospital that provides comprehensive medical care to children from infancy through adolescence.

Biophysical Development

The growth and change in an individual's biological and physical aspects over time, influenced by genetics and environmental factors.