The Neurodevelopmental Cluster of Disorders Is Largely Characterized by Strong

question 22

True/False

The neurodevelopmental cluster of disorders is largely characterized by strong genetic and environmental risks, a consistent course that reflects a deviation in normal development, early age of onset, a continuing course that can potentially extend into adulthood, an overlap in symptoms or within cluster co-morbidity, the salience of cognitive symptoms, and increased prevalence in males.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that has acquired the capacity to reinforce behaviors through its association with a primary reinforcer.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that satisfies a basic natural need, such as food or water, and motivates behavior without the need for learning.

Squirt of Water

A quick, sudden release of a small amount of water, often used in experiments as a form of stimulus or response.

Variable-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and stable rates of responding in behavior.