As One Possible Explanation for Child Abuse,the Principle of Bidirectionality

question 50

Multiple Choice

As one possible explanation for child abuse,the principle of bidirectionality states that:

• A) children's emotions swing rather rapidly between extremes
• B) mothers interact with their children in both play and caretaking
• C) children's behaviors influence adults' behaviors and vice versa
• D) the same caretaker treatment can produce entirely different behavior in different infants

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Definitions:

Third-Party Beneficiary

A person who is not directly involved in a contract but is entitled to benefits from its performance by the contracting parties.

Gratuitous Agent

An agent who acts without being paid for his or her services.

Consideration

The bargained-for exchange; what each party gets in exchange for his or her promise under a contract.

Authority

The power or right to make decisions, give orders, and enforce obedience.