Ajee, Who Was Adopted from Kenya at the Age of 6

question 122

Multiple Choice

Ajee, who was adopted from Kenya at the age of 6, experienced chronic malnutrition from birth until the time of her adoption. Ajee is at-risk for:

• A) severe hearing and vision problems.
• B) early pubertal maturation.
• C) cognitive deficits.
• D) autism.

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Definitions:

Humanist Theory

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person and the uniqueness of each individual, often associated with concepts of free will and self-actualization.

Genetic Theory

A theory that explains traits, behaviors, and conditions primarily through the influence of genetic information and heredity.

Cognitive Theory

A psychological approach that emphasizes the role of mental processes in understanding behavior, emotions, and thought patterns.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that acts as a moral center, controlling the impulses of the id based on societal norms.