A PHN Student Learns That There Are Individual-Level Risk Factors

question 9

Multiple Choice

A PHN student learns that there are individual-level risk factors for mental disorders. Which of the following are individual-level risk factors that may contribute to the development of mental disorders?

• A)Conditions that affect brain chemistry, such as medication side effects or toxins
• B)Physical trauma
• C)Both A and B
• D)Unstable family life

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Definitions:

Conditional Positive Regard

Acceptance and love from others that depend on one’s behavior meeting certain conditions or standards.

Classical Conditioning

Learning resulting from pairing a conditioned stimulus with a new, unconditioned stimulus.

Anxiety-Reduction

Techniques or strategies used to decrease the symptoms of anxiety.

Peak Experiences

Moments of extreme positive emotion, which can lead to a sense of fulfillment or realization of one's potential.