A Child's Behaviors Might Be Considered Typical or Adaptive in One

question 9

Multiple Choice

A child's behaviors might be considered typical or adaptive in one situation but not in another because these behaviors may:

• A)be rare or unusual when compared to other children of the same age or gender.
• B)be considered adaptive in a given sociocultural group or situation.
• C)not meet the specific criteria for a disorder as defined by the medical community.
• D)be considered acceptable by psychologists who study children's behavior.

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Definitions:

Erik Erikson

A developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst known for his theory on the psychosocial development of human beings, which outlines eight stages from infancy to adulthood.

Methodology

This term describes the systematic, theoretical analysis of the methods applied to a field of study, encompassing concepts such as paradigm, theoretical model, phases, and quantitative or qualitative techniques.

Strange Situation

A research method used in developmental psychology to assess attachment relationships between infants and their caregivers through a series of introductions, separations, and reunions.

Avoidance Procedure

A behavioral technique used in various forms of therapy and conditioning that involves learning to avoid stimuli or situations that cause undesirable responses.