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A child's development can stop at a certain stage if they have a specific ______.
A child's development can stop at a certain stage if they have a specific ______.
disorder
For a person to be psychologically healthy, they need physical health, environmental compatibility, and continuous ______.
For a person to be psychologically healthy, they need physical health, environmental compatibility, and continuous ______.
growth
Psychological health is a relatively stable state where an individual is mentally, emotionally, and socially ______.
Psychological health is a relatively stable state where an individual is mentally, emotionally, and socially ______.
adjusted
Understanding one's self, motivations, and desires is crucial for a healthy relationship with ______.
Understanding one's self, motivations, and desires is crucial for a healthy relationship with ______.
The ability to make and execute ______ is crucial for interacting effectively with the environment.
The ability to make and execute ______ is crucial for interacting effectively with the environment.
A troubled child is one who experiences obstacles or adopts deviant behavior as a fixed, unchanging approach that does not respond to ______ or advice.
A troubled child is one who experiences obstacles or adopts deviant behavior as a fixed, unchanging approach that does not respond to ______ or advice.
Abnormal behavior encompasses all actions and activities undertaken by an individual, and these issues can stem from feelings of ______ and neglect.
Abnormal behavior encompasses all actions and activities undertaken by an individual, and these issues can stem from feelings of ______ and neglect.
Insecurity caused by changing schools, homes, parental separation, or a parent's absence due to travel can lead to a loss of ______.
Insecurity caused by changing schools, homes, parental separation, or a parent's absence due to travel can lead to a loss of ______.
Some believe that mental health is simply the absence of mental ______.
Some believe that mental health is simply the absence of mental ______.
A person might not experience a diagnosable mental illness, but still exhibit undesirable ______.
A person might not experience a diagnosable mental illness, but still exhibit undesirable ______.
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Study Notes
Troubled Child Definition
- A troubled child is one who exhibits consistent, non-responsive deviant behaviors despite guidance or advice.
- Abnormal behavior includes all actions and activities of an individual.
Causes of Behavioral Problems
- Jealousy due to the arrival of a new sibling.
- Insecurity caused by changes in school, home, parental separation, or a parent's absence.
- Feelings of inadequacy and inferiority.
Child's Mental Health
- Mental health is debated, with some believing it's simply the absence of mental illness.
- However, this definition is insufficient as individuals without mental illness can still lack mental health due to negative aspects impacting their effectiveness.
- Healthy psychology involves physical health, environmental compatibility, continuous growth, and adaptation to reality.
Characteristics of Psychological Health
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Relationship with Self: Understanding one's motivations, self-esteem, and acceptance of their environment, with a focus on growth and future outlook.
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Interaction with the Environment: Understanding and controlling behavior in response to circumstances, including decision-making, understanding the world, and responding appropriately.
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This leads to feelings of safety and tranquility due to success in navigating the environment.
Psychological Problems in Children
- A child's development can stall at a specific stage due to disorders, preventing them from reaching their full potential.
- Mental health is reflected in an individual's ability to adapt to themselves and their surroundings.
Role of Society in Psychological Development
- The community significantly influences a child's psychological development through facts and influences affecting their behavior.
Role of Family in Psychological Development
- Family impacts a child's intellectual, emotional, and social growth, impacting both healthy and unhealthy psychological development.
- A dysfunctional family is a negative environment, leading to behavioral deviations, social and psychological disturbances, and delinquency.
- Conversely, a happy family is a positive environment promoting growth and contributing to a child's happiness.
- Early childhood experiences significantly influence psychological development.
- Parents should treat children as siblings, consult them on family matters, consider their opinions, and teach them morals, customs, and values.
- Parents should build harmonious relationships among siblings, avoiding favoritism to prevent competition and jealousy.
- Parents should meet their children's psychological needs, especially security and love, and develop their abilities through play and constructive experiences.
Factors Affecting Psychological Disorders in Children
- Parental psychological disorders, particularly in the mother, negatively affect the child.
- Lack of parental care has a major negative impact on a child's well-being.
- Child abuse, physical and emotional, can lead to head injuries, brain damage, mental retardation, and behavioral problems.
- Parental conflicts can result in psychological problems in children.
Factors Causing Psychological Problems in Children
- Inappropriate Expectations: Expectations exceeding a child's developmental level can lead to misbehavior. Expectations should match a child's capabilities.
- Health Problems: Illness can impact a child's behavior, especially for chronically ill children. Adults should be aware of a child's physical condition.
- Poor Nutrition: Hunger and an unbalanced diet negatively impact mood, energy levels, and attention.
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