A 10-year-old girl's psychological development has been ...

[rachel9]

A 10-year-old girl's psychological development has been progressing normally. She experiences a psychological trauma. Changes in behavior indicating Freudian psychosexual stage regression might include:
 
  a. engaging in baby talk
  b. wanting to attend an all-girl sleepover party
  c. fighting with her parents
  d. copying an admired peer's style of dress

Question 2

Family dynamics are thought to be a major influence in the development of anorexia nervosa. Which characteristic most likely describes the anorexic client's home environment?
 
  A) Loose personal boundaries
  B) Overemphasis on food
  C) Overprotection and perfectionism
  D) Paternal abusiveness

[rachel]

Answer to Question 1

A
Regression occurs when one refers to the pleasures of an earlier stage during times of frustration. Because of the psychological trauma the girl experienced, she is at risk for engaging in behaviors from an earlier stage, such as baby talk.

Answer to Question 2

C

[rachel9]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[ricroger]

Gracias!