Examlex

Solved

How Do Peer Relationships Outside the Family Affect Outcomes for Maltreated

question 35

Essay

How do peer relationships outside the family affect outcomes for maltreated children?


Definitions:

Behaviourists

Psychologists who focus on objectively observable behaviors and discount mental processes as valid units of psychological study.

Environmental Factors

Elements external to an individual, such as social, cultural, economic, and physical conditions, that influence one's development, behavior, and well-being.

Internal Mental Events

Processes that occur within the mind, such as thought, perception, and emotion, that are not observable by others.

B. F. Skinner

An American psychologist known for his work in developing the theory of operant conditioning within behavioral psychology.

Related Questions