When a Set of Parents Has a Child Affected by an Autosomal

question 1

Multiple Choice

When a set of parents has a child affected by an autosomal recessive disorder, the most likely recurrence risk is:

• A) 100%
• B) 50%
• C) 33%
• D) 25%
• E) 12.5%

Explain the concepts of extinction, spontaneous recovery, generalization, and discrimination in operant conditioning.

Understand the real-life applications of reinforcement principles and how they shape behavior.

Analyze the role of reinforcement in avoiding or reducing undesired behaviors.

Grasp the concept of partial and continuous reinforcement and their durability effects on behavior.

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Definitions:

Stealing and Lying

Behaviors often associated with conduct disorders, involving the unauthorized taking of property and deception.

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

A behavioral disorder characterized by explosive outbursts of anger and violence that are disproportionate to the situation at hand.

Aggressive Reactions

Behavioral responses characterized by hostility or violence towards others, often triggered by frustration or threat.

DSM-5 Criteria

The diagnostic criteria outlined in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, used by healthcare professionals to diagnose mental disorders.