The Diathesis-Stress Model Looks Exclusively at Behavior Problems as Arising

question 53

True/False

The diathesis-stress model looks exclusively at behavior problems as arising from conflicts expressed early in childhood.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

Removing an unpleasant or negatively valued stimulus from a situation, thereby strengthening the behavior that precedes this removal.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward is not given every time the desired response is performed, enhancing the response's resistance to extinction.

Peer Pressure

Influence exerted by a peer group, encouraging individuals to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform to group norms.

Anti-Smoking Messages

Communications aimed at promoting the cessation of tobacco use, often highlighting the health risks of smoking and second-hand smoke exposure.