Six-Year-Old Mora Regularly Complains of Nausea and Stomachaches in the Morning

question 36

Multiple Choice

Six-year-old Mora regularly complains of nausea and stomachaches in the morning before school.She cries and refuses to get on the bus.In one-third of children like Mora with school refusal,the real fear is __________.

• A) maternal separation
• B) the possibility of personal harm
• C) an overly critical teacher
• D) academic failure

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Definitions:

Twin Studies

Research studies that compare the similarity between monozygotic (identical) and dizygotic (fraternal) twins to understand the influence of genetics versus environment on traits and disorders.

Biological

Pertaining to the science of life or living organisms, often in the context of understanding their physiological processes.

Peripartum Depression

A type of mood disorder associated with childbirth, which can occur during pregnancy and up to one year after delivery.

Psychotherapy

A therapeutic treatment involving psychological techniques designed to assist individuals to understand and overcome their psychological problems or disorders.