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The Psychology of Adoption
The complex social implications of child adoption has been shaped by people’s curiosity of adoption ranging from Oedipus Rex to Tarzan. Consequently, adoptees must learn to navigate their trauma and complex emotions, whilst receiving conflicting messages about family, abandonment, and love from society. In this presentation, you will learn about the psychological impacts of adoption, the nature vs. nurture debate, transracial/international adoption, and much more.
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The complex social implications of child adoption has been shaped by people’s curiosity of adoption ranging from Oedipus Rex to Tarzan. Consequently, adoptees must learn to navigate their trauma and complex emotions, whilst receiving conflicting messages about family, abandonment, and love from society. In this presentation, you will learn about the psychological impacts of adoption, the nature vs. nurture debate, transracial/international adoption, and much more.
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