An Important Way That Psychologists Work to Decrease Behavioral Risks

question 90

Multiple Choice

An important way that psychologists work to decrease behavioral risks to health is through the use of

• A) community health campaigns that provide role models.
• B) jail time for people who violate health codes.
• C) electroconvulsive shock therapy for unhealthy, anxious patients.
• D) sensory deprivation activities.

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Definitions:

Psychological Conflict

Internal struggles typically arising from opposing desires or needs, leading to emotional distress.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that acts as a moral center, guiding behavior in accordance with societal norms and values.

Unconditional Positive Regard

A term in psychology that refers to accepting and supporting someone regardless of what they say or do, especially in a therapist-client relationship.

Source Traits

Source traits refer to the basic underlying traits or characteristics in a person's personality from which surface traits, observable behaviors, arise.