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Theories Behind Abnormal Child Psychology — Chapter 2 Summary from Mash & Wolfe

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Theories Behind Abnormal Child Psychology — Chapter 2 Summary from Mash & Wolfe What causes mental health issues in children? Is it nature, nurture, or both? In Chapter 2 of Child Psychopathology by Eric J. Mash and David A. Wolfe, we explore the complex theoretical models that guide our understanding of abnormal psychological development in childhood and adolescence. Developmental Psychopathology: A Holistic Framework The chapter begins by introducing developmental psychopathology — a framework emphasizing that psychological disorders emerge through complex, interactive processes over time. Rather than isolating a single cause, this approach considers how biological, psychological, and environmental factors combine and evolve throughout development. Key Theoretical Models Explained Multiple Determination: Abnormal behaviors result from multiple causes, including genetic predispositions, early caregiving, family environment, and societal influences. Transaction...