Which factor is most likely to hinder healthy emotional development in a child or adolescent?
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Correct answer: Emotional neglect or an unstable caregiving home
Emotional neglect or unstable caregiving can disrupt the development of emotional regulation, empathy, trust, and social competence — undermining social-emotional and moral growth.
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