What Is the Best Response to the Question; Is Treatment

question 55

Multiple Choice

What is the best response to the question; is treatment for drug dependence effective?

• A) Only if the user wants it to work.
• B) Most studies do not show any effectiveness.
• C) Statistically, treatment does reduce crime and increase employment.
• D) Yes, more than half of those treated remain abstinent for more than a year.

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Definitions:

Radical Behaviorism

A perspective in psychology developed by B.F. Skinner that emphasizes observable behavior and environmental factors in understanding and modifying behavior.

Rewarded

The receipt of a positive reinforcement or benefit following an action, which can influence future behavior by increasing the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Radical Behaviorism

A branch of psychology, founded by B.F. Skinner, that treats behavior as a function of environmental histories of reinforcing consequences, ignoring the role of internal thoughts and feelings.

Heritage

The traditions, cultural practices, values, and histories that are passed down from generation to generation, contributing to a community's identity.