In a 30-Year Study of "Resilient" or "Invulnerable" Children, One

question 12

Multiple Choice

In a 30-year study of "resilient" or "invulnerable" children, one factor that appeared to be common to all children who survived and thrived in very difficult situations was having:

• A) a very strong and resilient immune system.
• B) learned both problem- and emotion-focused coping skills at a young age.
• C) at least one person who believed in them and provided social support.
• D) a strong optimistic personality style.

Understand the basics of retirement savings and pension plans, including the calculation of benefits based on salary averages and service years.

Comprehend the fundamentals of insurance policies, including term life insurance and the financial implications for the insurer and insured.

Grasp the principles of Social Security, including the determination of benefits and taxation.

Recognize the differences between traditional and Roth IRAs and their tax treatment.

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

This is a learning process in behavior modification where a reward follows every correct response, enhancing the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology term where the removal of an undesirable outcome strengthens a specific behavior.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where responses are only occasionally reinforced, making the learned behavior more resistant to extinction.

Punishment

A concept in behavior psychology that involves the introduction of an unpleasant stimulus or the removal of a pleasant one following an undesired behavior, with the intention of decreasing that behavior.