Two Athletes Are in an Accident

question 20

Multiple Choice

Two athletes are in an accident. Both experience a physically traumatic event. Only one of the athletes is found to be experiencing psychological trauma. How is this determined?

• A) The person with psychological trauma is said to have encountered a situation that causes fear.
• B) The person with psychological trauma is said to have encountered a situation that causes helplessness.
• C) The person with psychological trauma is said to have encountered a situation that causes horror.
• D) All of the above
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Negative Punishment

The removal of a desirable stimulus after a behavior, which decreases the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.

Positive Punishment

Adding an undesirable stimulus to decrease a behavior; for example, scolding a pet to stop it from engaging in unwanted behavior.

Frequency

The rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time or in a given sample.

Misbehavior

Actions or conduct that are inappropriate, disruptive, or violate social norms or rules.