Which Type of Disorders Are Characterized by Intense Sadness or Loss

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which type of disorders are characterized by intense sadness or loss of interest in activities that would normally be pleasant?

• A) Personality disorders
• B) Emotional disorders
• C) Depressive disorders
• D) Anxiety disorders

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Definitions:

Contingency Contract

A behavioral strategy in which two parties agree on a specific change that will occur when certain conditions are met.

Group Extinction

The phenomenon when a species, cultural group, or language ceases to exist as a distinct entity.

Token Economy

A behavior modification system that utilizes tokens as rewards for desirable behaviors, which can later be exchanged for privileges or items.

Negative Reinforcement

Negative Reinforcement is a concept in behaviorism where the removal of an adverse stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.