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Children in poor families: Myths and realities.

American Journal of OrthopsychiatryPublished 1 April 1970
Elizabeth Herzog, Hylan Lewis
Citations16
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TL;DR

Books reviewed in this article suggest that one safeguard against mistaking fallacy for fact is skepticism about the single-barreled explanation or cure for serious problems.

Abstract

Book reviewed in this article: Some popular fallacies about children and families can obstruct effective services and interventions. Several examples suggest that one safeguard against mistaking fallacy for fact is skepticism about the single-barreled explanation or cure for serious problems. Another is refusal to classify a child as beyond help because of a single unfortunate characteristic or circumstance.

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PsychologySocial SciencesHealth Professions