... the wrong shell." (Kreisman & Straus, 1991, p. 41) One article has a good explanation of how or why this splitting occurs. "Unable to remove herself physically from the abuse, the creative child victim finds other ways to leave. Frequently this leaving takes the form of separation from the self or depersonalization." (McClendon, 1999, p. 1) Causes (Nature vs. Nurture) With all mood and ... "nature vs. nurture." Within the tow categories of nature and nurture are subcategories including: Biochemical imbalances, neurological factors, genetics, as well as, environmental factors: dysfunctio...

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... by external stimuli. They may be forgetful in daily activities. The second type of AD/HD is the predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type. These students often challenge parents' child-rearing skills (Aust, 1994), having more difficulty with bedwetting, sleep problems, stubbornness, and temper tantrums than children with the inattentive type or those with out AD/HD. ... ADHD diagnosis is usually arrived at by establishing the developmental deviance and pervasiveness of symptoms. At the same time, it is important to rule out alternative causes for the child's inattention, impulsivity, and...

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... express boredom and irritability, or may choose to engage in risky behaviors. Other emotional problems make it hard to recognize depression in a child, but usually overlap with depression. A depressed child may also have a conduct disorder, in which the child consistently violates rules that may be inappropriate for his or her age. Symptoms for this include bullying, stealing, lying, and being ... consistently disobedient (Fassler 66). The disorder may stop a child from participating in daily activities, and leave them feeling worried, withdrawn, and even restless. Children suffering fro...

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