What Was the Greatest Problem That Emerged as a Classification

question 34

Multiple Choice

What was the greatest problem that emerged as a classification system for childhood disorders was being developed?

• A) The same classification system that had been developed for adults was used for children.
• B) Few childhood disorders had been identified.
• C) The role of parents in the development of disordered behavior was overemphasized.
• D) There was a hesitancy to identify childhood disorders as parents were likely to be blamed for any diagnosis given.

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Definitions:

Linguistic Divergence

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Tonal Language

A language in which the pitch or tone in which a word is spoken can change its meaning, making tone an essential part of the language's phonology.

Edward Sapir

An American anthropologist and linguist known for his contributions to the study of indigenous languages in North America and his work on the relationship between language, culture, and thought.

Noam Chomsky

An American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and political activist known for his profound influence on modern linguistics and his critique of mass media and contemporary political discourse.