Which of the Following Variables Is Related to an Increase

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following variables is related to an increase in crime rates?

• A) aging
• B) rising socio-economic status
• C) unemployment
• D) war

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Definitions:

Relapse Rates

The frequency or proportion of individuals who return to a previous state of illness or problematic behavior after a period of improvement.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by unwanted, repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that the person feels compelled to perform.

Cognitive Restructuring

A cognitive-behavioral therapy technique aimed at identifying and modifying negative and irrational thoughts.

Exposure

A therapeutic technique used primarily in the treatment of anxiety disorders, where the client is exposed to the feared object or context without any danger, to overcome their anxiety.