Research Conducted by Dr

question 31

Multiple Choice

Research conducted by Dr. Walter Gilliam resulted in an increase in the number of mental health consultants available to work with preschool children. Dr. Gilliam's research had this impact because

• A) it used a large, representative sample of preschool children.
• B) his research was published in a well-respected scientific journal.
• C) his research convinced legislators to create social policy that provided these services.
• D) everyone recognizes that early childhood is the most important period in development.

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Definitions:

Amnesia

A condition that results in the loss of memories, such as facts, information, and experiences, often caused by brain injury, illness, or psychological trauma.

Dissociation

A psychological condition characterized by a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness, and memory, often as a response to trauma or stress.

Psychological Process

The mental function or activity that underlies individual behavior and response to stimuli.

Somatic Symptom Disorders

Disorders characterized by an excessive focus on physical symptoms, such as pain or fatigue, that causes major emotional distress and problems in functioning.