Glossary C

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Child effects model refers to a model of family influence in which children are believed to influence their parents rather than vice versa

Child maltreatment referr to the abuse and neglect of children by parents or by others responsible for their welfare. Child maltreatment is a Generic term used to refer to the four pr

Child sexual abuse refers to the sexual contact with a minor by an adult.

Child-directed Speech refers to the short, simple sentences used by mothers and other adults when talking to young children.

Deutsch: Kindheit

In the context of psychology, the term "childhood" refers to the developmental stage that occurs between infancy and adolescence. Childhood is a time of significant physical, cognitive, and social growth and development, and is marked by a wide range of developmental milestones and changes.

Childhood amnesia refers to the inability of adults to remember the first few years of his/her life. Childhood amnesia is also called Infantile amnesia.

Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD) refers to a disorder which is marked regression in multiple areas of functioning following a period of at least two years of apparently normal development.

childhood disintegrative disorder refers to pervasive developmental disorder involving severe regression in language, adaptive behavior, and motor skills after a 2- to 4-year period of normal development.