Which of the Following Statistics Concerning Psychological Disorders Is NOT

question 409

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statistics concerning psychological disorders is NOT accurate?

• A)Psychological disorders are the second leading cause of disability, exceeding physical illnesses and accidents.
• B)Each year, more than a million students withdraw from universities in North America because of emotional problems.
• C)Psychological disorders are one of the leading causes of criminal activity.
• D)Medications used to treat anxiety and depression are among the most frequently prescribed drugs in North America.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology that involves increasing the probability of a behavior by following it with a positive or negative stimulus.

Responses

Reactions or replies to stimuli or situations.

Punishment

Consequences applied with the intention of reducing or eliminating unwanted behavior.

Imitation

The action of using someone or something as a model and attempting to replicate their behavior or actions.