The Work of Rene Spitz ____

question 69

Multiple Choice

The work of Rene Spitz ____.

• A)led to the development of an organic model of mental illness
• B)is the first documented attempt to help a special needs child
• C)led to some of the first empirically supported behavioral techniques for eliminating children's fears
• D)raised serious questions about the harmful impact of institutionalization of children's development

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Definitions:

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physical features that emerge during puberty which are not directly involved in reproduction, such as breast development in females and facial hair in males.

Gender Typing

The process by which individuals come to acquire the characteristics and behaviors deemed appropriate for their gender in a given culture.

Traditional Masculine

Cultural norms and values that define the behaviors, attitudes, and roles deemed appropriate for men in a given society, often emphasizing strength, stoicism, and leadership.

Gender Schema

A cognitive framework that organizes information relevant to gender, influencing how individuals perceive and behave based on their gender roles.