ity, duration, and sex-typed appropriateness must also be considered (Gelfand, D., Jenson, W., & Drew, C. 1997). In the optimal adjustment paradigm, a behavior would be considered deviant/abnormal if it presents a health or adjustment risk to the child or family (Gelfand, D., Jenson, W., & Drew, C. 1997). (Ages 3-5), typical problem behaviors include over activity, oversensitivity, and negativism, refusal to do things, temper tantrums, and demanding attention (Gelfand, D., Jenson, W., & Drew, C. 1997). It is at this stage of development when lying begins to emerge (Gelfand, D., Jenson, W., & Drew, C. 1997). Also emerging in kindergarten is the tendency to become shy and withdrawn or develop a specific fear such as fear of the dark, animals, storms, etc. (Gelfand, D., Jenson, W., & Drew, C. 1997.). (Ages 6-10) typically exhibit school achievement problems, over activity, oversensitivity, jealousy, specific fears, excessive reserve, and lying (Gelfand, D., Jenson, W., & Drew, C. 1997). (Ages 10-12) ov
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