Your Friend Asks If There Is Any Evidence That ADHD

question 78

Multiple Choice

Your friend asks if there is any evidence that ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) might be due to abnormal brain structures. You might suggest that she take a course in

• A)cognitive psychology.
• B)physiological psychology.
• C)personality psychology.
• D)evolutionary psychology.
• E)geropsychology.

Analyze the impact of modeling and mimicking behaviors in social learning.

Comprehend the consequences of punishment and its effectiveness in altering behavior.

Recognize the distinction between reinforcement (positive/negative) and punishment.

Identify strategies to increase the effectiveness of punishment.

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Definitions:

Emetic Drug

A medication intended to induce vomiting in a patient, used in cases of certain types of poisoning or drug overdose.

Alcoholic

An individual who suffers from alcoholism, the physical and psychological dependence on alcohol, leading to severe health, social, and personal issues.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to reduce phobia or anxiety responses by gradually exposing the person to the feared object or situation in a controlled manner.

Anxiety Hierarchy

A list of situations that provoke anxiety arranged in order from least to most anxiety-inducing, used in systematic desensitization therapy.