In Newsom's Approach to Comprehensive Analysis of Maladaptive Behavior, What

question 62

Multiple Choice

In Newsom's approach to comprehensive analysis of maladaptive behavior, what term is applied to the most distal variables that might influence behavior, such as a child's fatigue or prior unpleasant social interaction?

• A)setting events
• B)negative consequences
• C)antecedent stimuli
• D)escape or avoidance events

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Definitions:

Natural Killer Cells

Immune cells that play a crucial role in the destruction of infected or cancerous cells without prior sensitization.

Specific Antigen

A particular substance that the immune system recognizes and responds to, often triggering an immune response.

Pathogens

Microorganisms or viruses that can cause disease in their host, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

Phagocytosis

Phagocytosis is a cellular process in which cells engulf and digest large particles or microorganisms, important in the immune response and in removing pathogens and cell debris.