Glossary C

Child sexual abuse refers to the sexual contact with a minor by an adult.

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Child-directed Speech refers to the short, simple sentences used by mothers and other adults when talking to young children.

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Deutsch: Kindheit

In the context of psychology, the term "childhood" refers to the developmental stage that occurs between infancy and adolescence. Childhood is a time of significant physical, cognitive, and social growth and development, and is marked by a wide range of developmental milestones and changes.

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Childhood amnesia refers to the inability of adults to remember the first few years of his/her life. Childhood amnesia is also called Infantile amnesia.

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Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD) refers to a disorder which is marked regression in multiple areas of functioning following a period of at least two years of apparently normal development.

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childhood obesity is a chronic medical condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat relative to gender - and age-based norms.

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Deutsch: Kindheitstrauma / Español: Trauma Infantil / Português: Trauma Infantil / Français: Traumatisme Infantile / Italiano: Trauma Infantile

Childhood Trauma in the context of psychology refers to the experience of an intensely distressing or disturbing event or series of events during childhood, which overwhelms the child's ability to cope and leaves lasting psychological impacts. This trauma can result from various sources, including abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual), neglect, witnessing violence, loss of a loved one, natural disasters, or any situation that severely threatens the child's sense of safety and security.

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childhood-onset conduct disorder refers to a specific type of conduct disorder whereby the child displays at least one characteristic of the disorder prior to 10 years of age.

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