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Discuss the Idea That Abnormal Behavior Develops Over Time as Children

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Discuss the idea that abnormal behavior develops over time as children transact with their environments. Include in your discussion the Compas et al. descriptions of developmental pathways as well as the principles of equifinality and multifinality.


Definitions:

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

Smaller-than-normal Brain Size

A condition where the physical size of the brain is below the average for the individual's age and sex.

Premature Delivery

The birth of a baby before the completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy, potentially leading to health challenges for the newborn.

Newborn

An infant from birth to a few weeks old, characterized by rapid physical and neurological development during the initial stages of life outside the womb.

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