1-46Parental Loss Only Results in a Vulnerability to Depression When

question 56

Multiple Choice

1-46.Parental loss only results in a vulnerability to depression when

• A)the loss is due to death.
• B)poor parental care is a consequence of the loss.
• C)the loss is not explained adequately to the child.
• D)both parents are lost at an early age.

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding in human development that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched.

Neural Connections

The links between neurons in the brain that are formed through synapses and are essential for all brain functions, including sensory processing, movement, and cognition.

Stimulating Environment

An environment that provides sensory, intellectual, or emotional stimuli, which can foster learning and development.

Egocentrism

The inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and someone else's, often leading to viewing situations from only a personal viewpoint.