Which of the Following Is Not a Reason to Inquire

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason to inquire about a client's family history on a psychosocial assessment?

• A)addiction may be a hereditary condition
• B)physical and sexual abuse frequently occur in substance abusing families
• C)emotional detachment by mothers is associated with the development of addiction
• D)financial difficulties in the family and family conflict may be related to substance abuse

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Definitions:

Reinforcers

Stimuli that, when presented after a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention until it is paired with an unconditioned stimulus.

Biologically Significant

Pertaining to factors or impact of considerable importance for biological processes or survival.

Successive Approximations

A technique in behavior therapy and training that rewards behaviors that progressively get closer to the desired behavior.