The Significant Negative Effects of Low Levels of Social Support

question 154

Multiple Choice

The significant negative effects of low levels of social support, family dysfunction, and parental depression are experienced more often by children in which of the following types of families?

• A) visible minority families
• B) immigrant families
• C) low-income families
• D) divorced families

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Definitions:

Inferiority Complex

A psychological condition stemming from persistent feelings of inadequacy and a lack of self-esteem, often leading to overcompensation or withdrawal.

Genetic Defects

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Free Association

a psychoanalytic technique in which a patient speaks freely about whatever thoughts or images come to mind, allowing for the exploration of the unconscious.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic technique and theory developed by Sigmund Freud that aims to explore the unconscious mind to resolve psychological conflicts and issues.