Beginning in the 1990s,controversy Arose Regarding the Accuracy of Long-Buried

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Essay

Beginning in the 1990s,controversy arose regarding the accuracy of long-buried memories of sexual abuse.Freud would explain this as an example of a repressed memory that later is brought to conscious awareness.What does the evidence say about repression?

Recognize the importance of sensitive and critical periods in development.

Understand the different types of assessment techniques and rating scales used in family systems and counseling assessment.

Identify and describe strengths and limitations of informal assessment techniques.

Recognize the impact of observer bias, such as the generosity error and the halo effect, on the outcomes of assessments.

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Definitions:

Mental Status Examination

A structured assessment of a patient's level of cognitive functioning, including orientation, memory, attention, and thought processes.

Structured Clinical Interview

A methodically organized interview process used by clinicians to diagnose mental disorders based on standardized criteria.

Intellectual Functioning

The capacity of the mind to engage in cognitive activities such as reasoning, problem solving, and understanding.

Alfred Binet

A French psychologist who, along with his colleague Theodore Simon, developed the first intelligence test to assess cognitive development in children.