In General,what Can We Conclude About the Adjustment of Children

question 53

Multiple Choice

In general,what can we conclude about the adjustment of children with chronic illnesses?

• A)Most can be diagnosed with a major depressive disorder.
• B)Most can be diagnosed with a major anxiety disorder.
• C)Their illnesses are in part caused by psychological problems.
• D)By and large,most adapt successfully and the incidence of DSM-IV-TR diagnoses is quite low.

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Definitions:

Nonindustrial Societies

Nonindustrial societies are communities that do not rely heavily on mechanized means of production, instead often depending on subsistence farming or hunter-gatherer methods, preserving traditional ways of life.

Industrial Societies

Societies characterized by a high level of industrialization, where manufacturing and large-scale industries dominate the economy.

Ecosystemic Collapse

A dramatic decline in an ecosystem's structure, function, and diversity, potentially leading to the loss of significant ecological services.

Seafaring Polynesians

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