A Mental Health Center Is Planning a Prevention Program to Reduce

question 17

Multiple Choice

A mental health center is planning a prevention program to reduce the number of people with antisocial personality disorder.Which population should they target?

• A)young men from rural areas
• B)female high school students
• C)shy people with low self-esteem
• D)poor, urban males

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Definitions:

Egocentric Speech

Speech for self, a use of language typical of preschoolers that has no apparent communicative function. Piaget suggested that it serves no useful purpose, but Vygotsky argued that it is the precursor of inner speech and important for problem solving, planning, and self-control.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual capabilities that occurs from infancy to adulthood.

Self-Regulation

The ability to manage one's emotions, behavior, and body functions in the face of external demands.

Cognitive Development Theories

A set of theories that describe the processes and mechanisms by which individuals perceive, think, and gain understanding of their environment as they grow and mature.