Which of the Following Was Mentioned as One of the Central

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was mentioned as one of the central components of most programs designed to prevent AIDS?

• A)Support and encourage desired behaviours.
• B)Use of behavioural contracts to increase commitment.
• C)Self-monitor risky behaviour to determine its frequency.
• D)Use of stimulus control techniques to limit or reduce risky behaviours.

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Definitions:

Scaffolding

An educational approach involving more skilled others providing temporary support to help learners achieve higher levels of comprehension or skill than they would independently.

Vygotsky

Lev Vygotsky was a Soviet psychologist who developed a sociocultural approach to cognitive development.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that influences one’s actions in a way that causes the belief to become a reality, thereby confirming itself.

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