Aileen Wuornos Psychology

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Aileen Wuornos was born into poor circumstances. She was
Abandoned by her mother and father to live with her maternal grandparents ((Arrigo, B. A., & Griffin, A. 2004). Her home environment
Was not loving and affectionate, her grandparents were detached and her
Grandfather was abusive, both mentally and allegations of sexual abuse.
Her social environment from an adolescent exposed her to distrust and
Sexual abuse to obtain attention from males, leaving her with a disillusioned
Perception of relationships. Without intervention and counseling at a young age
Her experiences and relationships developed her understanding of how to interact
With others was not developed normally. She only had mistrust, abuse and abandonment
In her relationships.

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