Question

Which of the following are risk factors for childhood psychiatric disorder?

Options

• Parental psychopathology

• Repeated early separation from parents

• Harsh or inadequate parents

• All of the above

Answer 1

All of the above

Explanation:

A child’s psychological development can be affected by several family and environmental factors. Parental psychological problems, repeated separation from caregivers and harsh or inadequate parenting may increase emotional insecurity and stress. Therefore, all the listed conditions can act as risk factors for childhood psychiatric disorders.