psychosocial deprivation

lack of adequate opportunity for social and intellectual stimulation. It may be a significant factor in emotional disturbance and delayed mental development or intellectual disability in children. Also called sociocultural deprivation. See pseudoretardation.

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Psychology term of the day

November 22nd 2024

on response (ON response)

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