The field of developmental psychopathology
A) searches for the genetic cause of the problems we see in development.
B) sees behavioral and emotional disorders as distortions of normal development.
C) identifies the source of problem behavior in children's early learning experiences.
D) focuses on the consequences of maladaptive behavior.

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The field of developmental psychopathology views behavioral and emotional disorders as distortions of normal development, which means that it looks at how typical development can be disrupted and lead to maladaptive behavior.

Answer: B and D 
 Along with seeing disorders as distortions of normal development, the field of developmental psychopathology also focuses on the consequences of maladaptive behavior. It does not solely search for genetic causes or early learning experiences as sources of problems.

The Field of Developmental Psychopathology