Many Psychopathologies Are Complex and Symptoms Are Acquired Gradually Over

question 56

Multiple Choice

Many psychopathologies are complex and symptoms are acquired gradually over many years so it would be almost impossible to trace the reinforcement history of such symptoms across time in an attempt to verify that reinforcement processes had shaped these psychopathologies) Which of the following is an example of such a disorder?

• A)Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• B)Substance dependence
• C)Somatoform disorders
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Older Adults

Individuals typically considered to be in the later stage of life, often defined as being 65 years old or older.

Social Information

Information derived from social contexts, including the behaviors, attitudes, and opinions of others, which influences individuals' knowledge, attitudes, and behavior.

Categorize

To classify or organize items or ideas into specific groups or classes based on shared characteristics or criteria.

Other-Race Effect

The tendency to more easily recognize faces of the race that one is most familiar with (also known as cross-race effect or own-race bias).