Which of the Following Is a Risk That Is Assumed

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a risk that is assumed?

• A) The risk that a person playing tennis will be hit by a ball in play
• B) The risk that a person playing racquetball may fall in a hole on the court
• C) The risk that a ski trail will have a small bush on it
• D) The risk that a paddleboat at a hotel has a hole in it, causing the boat to slowly sink

Recognize the criteria for determining abnormal behavior, including maladaptiveness and deviations from cultural norms.

Explain the process and importance of diagnosis and prognosis in psychological disorders.

Critique the medical model and understand alternative perspectives.

Identify key terms related to the etiology and prognosis of disorders.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

An Unconditioned Stimulus is a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning or conditioning.

Aquarium Light

An artificial lighting system designed to simulate natural light conditions in an aquarium, promoting the health and growth of aquatic plants and animals.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without the need for prior learning.

Meat Powder

Finely ground meat used in classical conditioning experiments, notably by Ivan Pavlov, as a stimulus to elicit salivation in dogs.