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ANACLITIC DEPRESSION [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Personality Development
DEF

A syndrome ... observed in children confined to institutions and thus separated for extended periods of time from their parents. These children, especially around 6-12 months of age, began to exhibit symptoms such as weeping, withdrawal, apathy, weight loss, and sleep disturbance (Rutter, 1986).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Développement de la personnalité
DEF

État dépressif grave du nourrisson dû à une séparation prolongée ou répétée sans substitut maternel stable, entraînant des carences affectives quantitatives et qualitatives.

Spanish

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