Initial Accounts of Abnormal Child Behaviour Were Attributed to

question 11

Multiple Choice

Initial accounts of abnormal child behaviour were attributed to

• A) genetic defects.
• B) societal factors.
• C) inadequate parenting.
• D) lack of education.
• E) malnutrition.

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Definitions:

Erikson's Theory

A psychosocial development theory proposed by Erik Erikson that outlines eight stages of psychological development from infancy to late adulthood, each characterized by a specific crisis.

Virtue

A trait or quality deemed morally good, commendable, and valuable in character.

Adolescence

A phase of growth both in body and mind that usually happens from puberty until one becomes a legal adult.

Adolescents

Individuals in the developmental stage between childhood and adulthood, often considered to start with puberty.