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Believing that sunshine and fresh air will make children ill, the natives in one Guatemalan village isolate their children until they are 13 to 14 months of age (Kagan & Klein, 1973) . After this isolation, the children
A) remain apathetic.
B) are physically and mentally retarded through adulthood.
C) are as intellectually and physically able as American children by age 11.
D) regress even further in their physical and emotional development.
Social Isolation
A state in which an individual lacks a sense of social belonging, true engagement with others, and fulfilling relationships.
Guatemalan Village
A community located within Guatemala, each with its unique cultural, social, and economic characteristics.
Intellectual Ability
Intellectual ability refers to the capacity to think abstractly, reason logically, and solve problems effectively, often measured through IQ tests.
- Identify the impact of prolonged isolation or social deprivation on children's physical and mental development.
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- Identify the impact of prolonged isolation or social deprivation on children's physical and mental development.
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