A 15-Year-Old Freshman Has Been Referred to the School Psychologist

question 33

Essay

A 15-year-old freshman has been referred to the school psychologist by her mother.The concerns include poor grades,withdrawal from her family,increased moodiness,and conflicts with peers.Briefly describe how this school psychologist might view this child's problems from a statistical deviance perspective,sociocultural perspective,and mental health perspective.

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