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At what age did he begin school?
At what age did he begin school?
What type of character did the diagnosis suggest he represented?
What type of character did the diagnosis suggest he represented?
What behavior did he exhibit after starting school?
What behavior did he exhibit after starting school?
What was the impact of beatings on his behavior?
What was the impact of beatings on his behavior?
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What was a significant finding from his examination?
What was a significant finding from his examination?
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What is one principal reason for the low number of charges against the children discussed?
What is one principal reason for the low number of charges against the children discussed?
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What can be inferred about the personality development of children who faced trauma between the ages of five and ten?
What can be inferred about the personality development of children who faced trauma between the ages of five and ten?
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Which group of children is particularly focused on for character development analysis?
Which group of children is particularly focused on for character development analysis?
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What classification method did the author use for the group of children discussed?
What classification method did the author use for the group of children discussed?
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What is suggested to be necessary before effective treatment of the children's symptoms?
What is suggested to be necessary before effective treatment of the children's symptoms?
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How many children under the age of 11 had been charged according to the discussion?
How many children under the age of 11 had been charged according to the discussion?
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What does the mention of 'Table V' imply about the approach to studying the children?
What does the mention of 'Table V' imply about the approach to studying the children?
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What complicates the prediction of character development in children who recently faced trauma?
What complicates the prediction of character development in children who recently faced trauma?
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What is the main issue highlighted with regard to certain children perceived as normal?
What is the main issue highlighted with regard to certain children perceived as normal?
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What percentage of patients with affective psychosis has had personalities marked by instability?
What percentage of patients with affective psychosis has had personalities marked by instability?
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Which behavior is NOT associated with the 'happy-go-lucky boastful dare-devil'?
Which behavior is NOT associated with the 'happy-go-lucky boastful dare-devil'?
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What action did the boy in the case study take concerning his mother's possessions?
What action did the boy in the case study take concerning his mother's possessions?
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How was Claud described during his examination?
How was Claud described during his examination?
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What can be inferred about the boy's job history?
What can be inferred about the boy's job history?
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What was the age at which the boy started stealing from his mother?
What was the age at which the boy started stealing from his mother?
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What could be the object of the diagnosis in the context provided?
What could be the object of the diagnosis in the context provided?
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Which type of symptoms are mentioned as being indicative of potential abnormality in children?
Which type of symptoms are mentioned as being indicative of potential abnormality in children?
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What is considered the least valuable but essential source of information in diagnosing children's psychiatric conditions?
What is considered the least valuable but essential source of information in diagnosing children's psychiatric conditions?
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Why are children's self-reports often considered unreliable during psychiatric examinations?
Why are children's self-reports often considered unreliable during psychiatric examinations?
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How may obsessive and perfectionist children appear to parents and teachers, despite being viewed as abnormal by psychoanalysts?
How may obsessive and perfectionist children appear to parents and teachers, despite being viewed as abnormal by psychoanalysts?
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What psychiatric characteristic is mentioned as being a sign of potential abnormality in children during assessments?
What psychiatric characteristic is mentioned as being a sign of potential abnormality in children during assessments?
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What is likely to enhance the value of a clinical examination according to the content?
What is likely to enhance the value of a clinical examination according to the content?
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What complication is faced by psychiatrists when assessing a child on their behavior?
What complication is faced by psychiatrists when assessing a child on their behavior?
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What psychiatric impression is regarded with suspicion by the psychiatrist during preliminary assessments of children?
What psychiatric impression is regarded with suspicion by the psychiatrist during preliminary assessments of children?
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What significant change occurred in Claud's life when he was about 7 years old?
What significant change occurred in Claud's life when he was about 7 years old?
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What was Claud's mother's main concern regarding his employment?
What was Claud's mother's main concern regarding his employment?
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How did Claud's early years appear before the significant changes in his family situation?
How did Claud's early years appear before the significant changes in his family situation?
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During Claud's youth, what was the nature of his relationship with his mother?
During Claud's youth, what was the nature of his relationship with his mother?
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What was a significant behavioral issue Claud experienced during his early years?
What was a significant behavioral issue Claud experienced during his early years?
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Claud's mother worked after the divorce; who took care of Claud during her work hours?
Claud's mother worked after the divorce; who took care of Claud during her work hours?
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What characterized Claud's situation after he spent time in a hostel?
What characterized Claud's situation after he spent time in a hostel?
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What can be inferred about Claud's financial contributions to his household?
What can be inferred about Claud's financial contributions to his household?
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What is suggested about Kenneth G. in terms of personality type?
What is suggested about Kenneth G. in terms of personality type?
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What type of personality disorder is associated with the described adult patient who attempted suicide?
What type of personality disorder is associated with the described adult patient who attempted suicide?
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What condition did the adult patient in the case originally suffer from before her psychosis?
What condition did the adult patient in the case originally suffer from before her psychosis?
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Which characteristic is noted about Betty's home environment?
Which characteristic is noted about Betty's home environment?
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What was a common factor in the case of Charles II regarding his family history?
What was a common factor in the case of Charles II regarding his family history?
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What behavior concerned Betty's mother leading to her referral to the clinic?
What behavior concerned Betty's mother leading to her referral to the clinic?
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What type of psychotic symptoms were absent in the adult patient's second episode?
What type of psychotic symptoms were absent in the adult patient's second episode?
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What is a distinct feature of Affectionless Characters in the context provided?
What is a distinct feature of Affectionless Characters in the context provided?
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Study Notes
Forty-Four Juvenile Thieves: Their Character and Home-Life
- High Theft Rate: Nine out of ten criminal cases involve theft. In 1938, over 72% of indictable offenses (excluding minor ones) were larceny.
- Young Offenders: Half of those convicted were under 21; over one-sixth were under 14, making theft a significant problem in adolescence.
- Recidivism: Many offenders had previous convictions, with some having been charged multiple times by the age of 16.
- Early Delinquency: Evidence suggests that delinquency often begins before puberty.
- Mother-Child Relationship: The study emphasized the importance of the mother-child relationship in understanding delinquency, considering both conscious and unconscious feelings.
- Home Insecurity: Many of the subjects had experienced periods of instability within their homes.
- Childhood Trauma: Emotional traumas during the first decade of life can significantly impact a child's character development; the loss of a parent or significant family illness are important to consider.
- Clinical Methodology: The study used a detailed clinical approach: (1) source of referral, (2) control group, (3) age, (4) character types
- Case Studies: The study analyzed specific case data with observations on personality traits. The children were given psychological tests and their emotional backgrounds and home environments were assessed; detailed accounts of cases were reviewed.
- Character Types: Detailed character types were identified including "normal," "depressed," "circular," "hyperthymic," "affectionless," and "schizoid."
- Importance of Classification: Categorizing delinquent behaviors and personality types aids in understanding the causes and development of juvenile delinquency.
- Role of Home Environment: The home environment significantly influences a child's development and risk for delinquency.
- Emotional Trauma: Emotional traumas, such as death or illness in the family, significantly impact the child.
- Limitations of Research: The small sample size (44 cases) and unrepresentative nature of the group (including significant numbers of minors) limit the broader generalizability of the findings.
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Explore the key findings of the study 'Forty-Four Juvenile Thieves', which highlights the alarming rates of theft among young offenders. This quiz delves into the impact of home life and mother-child relationships on delinquency, as well as the significance of early emotional trauma in shaping behavior. Test your knowledge on this vital topic of juvenile crime.
