According to the Text, Which of the Following Is NOT

question 47

Multiple Choice

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a general aim of theories about mental disorders?

• A) To identify characteristics that precede and follow episodes of the problem behaviour
• B) To predict the course of the disorder
• C) To identify the factors that maintain the behaviour
• D) To design effective treatments
• E) To explain the origins of the problem behaviour

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Definitions:

Aggressive Behavior

Actions intended to harm or assert dominance over others, stemming from feelings of anger or frustration.

Reinforcement

A concept in behavioral psychology that involves the use of consequences to strengthen or increase the likelihood of a particular behavior, which can be positive (adding a desirable stimulus) or negative (removing an undesirable stimulus).

Expectancy

In psychology, it refers to the belief about the likelihood of achieving a desired outcome through specific actions.

Reinforcement Value

The subjective importance or appeal an outcome has for an individual, which can influence the likelihood of the person performing the behavior leading to that outcome.