Amy is a 4-month-old infant. She appears withdrawn, depressed, and is losing all interest in the world. Amy:
a. may suffer from early-onset schizophrenia.
b. probably has severe neurological damage.
c. may be the victim of social deprivation.
d. may be displaying early signs of mental retardation.
Question 2The __________________ may help account for the intense desire for privacy common among adolescents.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Question 3Spitz' classic study of infants in an orphanage showed that institutionalized children who receive little or no social stimulation:
a. appeared depressed and lethargic.
b. showed great interest in adults when given more stimulation.
c. were profoundly retarded.
d. all of these
Question 4Believing oneself to be special and to be of interest to others is called ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Question 5Social deprivation refers to:
a. a lack of social smiling on the part of the infant.
b. a lack of responsive smiling on the part of the parent.
c. an overall lack of social stimulation provided to the infant.
d. a lack of material items, such as books and television..
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