Problem

Solutions For Abnormal Psychology Chapter 12 Problem 18TY

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution 1

Step #1 of 6

Children experience some specific disorders that are characterized by a single symptom.

• Enuresis

• Encopresis

• Sleepwalking

• Tic disorder

Step #2 of 6

Bed wetting is a common problem in most infants as they unintentionally wet the bed. This is called enuresis that they have no control over their bladder even they attained the normal age of five years. This may occur in both boys and girls.

It usually occurs in the deep sleep and is because of the sleep terrors and nightmares. It is purely associated with the organic cause and is not associated with the parenting and it cannot also be cured by simply restricting to food and water before bedtime.

Step #3 of 6

Hence the options a and c are not correct.

Step #4 of 6

Encopresis is a condition of inappropriate use of toilets for bowel moments. This may be due to constipation and overflow incontinence. The fecal matter hardens and causes pain so the children avoid using toilet. Then it overflows and soils the clothes involuntarily.

Step #5 of 6

Encopresis may be primary and secondary. Secondary encopresis start at the age of 9.

Step #6 of 6

Hence the correct option is .