The Effects of Family and Neighborhood Disadvantage on Risky Behavior

question 11

Multiple Choice

The effects of family and neighborhood disadvantage on risky behavior is reduced by ______.

• A) positive parenting
• B) negative parenting
• C) teacher involvement
• D) law enforcement

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Definitions:

Punished Behaviors

Actions that are met with negative consequences, aiming to decrease the likelihood of those actions being repeated in the future.

Extinction

The process by which a species, genus, or family of organisms becomes permanently lost or dies out.

Therapist

A professional trained in methods of psychological or physical rehabilitation, providing treatment for emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders.

Operant Behavior

Behavior that is controlled or influenced by its consequences, such as rewards or punishments.