Being a Neglected Child Is Like

question 31

Multiple Choice

Being a neglected child is like

• A)a battery that powers a radio.
• B)blending unnoticeably into the background.
• C)winning an election every day.
• D)having an irritating pebble in one's shoe.

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Definitions:

Caspi et al.

Refers to research conducted by Avshalom Caspi and colleagues, often involving genetic and environmental influences on human development and psychological traits.

Separation Anxiety Disorder

A psychological condition in which an individual experiences excessive fear or anxiety over being separated from those to whom the individual is attached.

Adolescents

Individuals in the transition period between childhood and adulthood, typically between the ages of 13 and 19.

Sadness and Withdrawal

Feelings of unhappiness or despondency, often accompanied by a tendency to retreat from social interaction.