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arivle123

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Dr. Jones tells her psychology class that it is difficult to determine one true definition of psychopathology. Which of the following statements would best support her assertion regarding developmental psychopathology?
 
  a. Children who experience minimal stressors may develop maladaptive behaviors.
  b. Typically developing children can and do display behaviors that could be described as abnormal..
  c. Children who display maladaptive behaviors come from a variety of situations, including socioeconomic status.
  d. Atypical development can best be defined in terms of gender expectations and age of the child.

Question 2

The authors of this text assert that psychopathology is best understood in relationship to:
 
  a. how children typically develop.
  b. adaptation to atypical situations.
  c. each child's unique pattern of development.
  d. maladaptation to environmental stressors.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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