The Behavioral Sciences Approach Is Based on Which of the Following

question 144

Multiple Choice

The behavioral sciences approach is based on which of the following disciplines?

• A) Anthropology
• B) Economics
• C) Sociology
• D) Psychology
• E) All of these

Identify the effects of modern-day racism and stress on African Americans.

Explain the structure and importance of kinship bonds within African American families.

Understand the evolution and significance of naming and self-identification practices among African Americans.

Recognize the various effects of addiction within African American families.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies employed unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and lactation, also associated with feelings of love and bonding.

Testosterone

Testosterone is a steroid hormone produced primarily in the testes of males and the ovaries of females, playing key roles in health and development.

Thyroxin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism, growth, and development in the body.