In Conducting Assessment Interviews with Children,psychologists Now Recognize That Children

question 52

Multiple Choice

In conducting assessment interviews with children,psychologists now recognize that children

• A) can provide important and reliable information.
• B) are less reliable than adults in their reporting.
• C) should only be interviewed if the information cannot be obtained from other sources.
• D) can easily complete scaled-down versions of interviews developed for adults.

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Definitions:

Activities

Actions or tasks that individuals engage in, often for purposes of leisure, recreation, or achieving specific goals.

Commitments

Promises or obligations that an individual has decided to carry out or fulfill.

Adaptive Defenses

Psychological strategies employed by individuals to manage emotions and stress, often unconsciously, in a way that improves emotional well-being.

Vaillant

Relates to the work of George Vaillant, a psychiatrist known for his research on adult development, especially regarding defense mechanisms and aging.