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... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > school psychology > medical conditions > encopresis
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > behavioral symptoms > encopresis
... > social science subjects > psychology > abnormal psychology > mental disorders > mental disorders diagnosed in childhood > elimination disorders > encopresis

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encopresis  

Definition

  • Encopresis is the leakage of feces in children four years of age or older. This must occur at least once a month for at least three months to make a diagnosis. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Psychology; Encopresis]

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