One of the Major Parent-Child Interactions Changes During the Middle-

question 33

Multiple Choice

One of the major parent-child interactions changes during the middle- and late-childhood years involves a(n)

• A) decrease in time spent with children.
• B) decrease in the importance of providing information on how to interact with other adults.
• C) increase in the use of physical punishment.
• D) increase in the use of guilt and a decrease in the use of reason when attempting to alter an unwanted behavior.

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Definitions:

Depressive Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by chronic feelings of sadness, emptiness, and emotional instability.

Clusters

Groups of personality disorders. DSM-IV-TR lists 10 personality disorders in three clusters: (A) odd and eccentric disorders (paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal); (B) dramatic, emotional, or erratic disorders (antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic); and (C) anxious and fearful disorders (avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive).

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, is a standardized classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals.

Clusters

Groups of similar objects, subjects, or events that are placed together based on certain criteria or characteristics.