Risk Factors Appear to Function in a Cumulative Fashion-That Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

Risk factors appear to function in a cumulative fashion-that is, the ______ the number of risk factors, the ______ the likelihood that youth will engage in delinquent or other risky behavior.

• A) greater, lesser
• B) greater, greater
• C) lesser, greater
• D) lesser, lesser

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Definitions:

Psychological Difficulties

Mental or emotional challenges that can affect an individual's cognition, behavior, or emotions, making daily functioning difficult.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities, seriously affecting daily functioning.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A medical treatment most commonly used for severe depression, involving electric currents passed through the brain to induce seizures that can lead to therapeutic effects.

Cingulotomy

A neurosurgical procedure that targets the cingulate gyrus to treat various psychiatric disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder and major depression, by severing certain connections within the brain.