Women Are at Greater Risk of Depression Than Men Partially

question 520

Multiple Choice

Women are at greater risk of depression than men partially because women are more likely to ________ in response to stressful circumstances.

• A) overthink
• B) externalize blame
• C) suffer memory loss
• D) become socially withdrawn

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that satisfies a basic survival need and thus inherently reinforces and increases the likelihood of a behavior associated with it.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that becomes reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer, not inherently rewarding but has learned value.

Operant Conditioning

A pedagogical process that modifies the intensity of behavior with either encouragement or discipline.

Primary Reinforcer

A fundamental stimulus that satisfies basic survival needs and is naturally reinforcing, such as food or water.