Historically, Why Has Little Attention Been Paid to Childhood Psychopathology

question 56

Multiple Choice

Historically, why has little attention been paid to childhood psychopathology?

• A) Mental illness was not recognized in children.
• B) Childhood disorders were viewed as childhood versions of adult disorders.
• C) All signs of mental illness in children were assumed to reflect some developmental stage that would be outgrown.
• D) Society viewed children as inherently good and accepted all behavior unconditionally.

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Definitions:

IPV

Intimate Partner Violence, a type of domestic violence that occurs between partners in an intimate relationship, encompassing physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.

Victims

Individuals who have suffered harm, injury, or injustice due to the actions or negligence of others.

Perpetrators

Individuals who commit an act, especially a crime or some other harmful deed, often used in the context of domestic violence, sexual assault, and criminal activities.

Anorexics

Individuals who suffer from anorexia nervosa, a serious eating disorder characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss.