The affective and cognitive sequelae of child maltreatment

This article discusses the affective and cognitive sequelae of child maltreatment. It provides a brief historical overview and various definitional issues in the field. The tasks of childhood are identified, and developmental processes are discussed. A review of the literature of the sequelae of maltreatment is presented, followed by a discussion of the impact of these sequelae and the implications for the child's development.