Natural Hazards May Appear to Be Increasing in Frequency Because

question 14

Multiple Choice

Natural hazards may appear to be increasing in frequency because of all of the following except:

• A) heightened media exposure
• B) increased development in vulnerable areas
• C) strong building codes
• D) the effects of climate change

Recognize the role of family dynamics in the treatment and prognosis of schizophrenia.

Understand the neurobiological correlates of schizophrenia and personality disorders.

Recognize the importance of prenatal and developmental factors in the risk for schizophrenia.

Understand the comorbidity and differentiation among various mental disorders.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

A part of the memory system where small amounts of information can be kept for a short period of time, typically from a few seconds to a minute.

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person's ability to use an object only in the way it is traditionally used, hindering problem-solving.

Confirmation Bias

A bias towards finding, comprehending, selecting, and reminiscing information that affirms one's prior beliefs or conjectures.

Framing Effect

The cognitive bias where people decide on options based on whether they are presented in a positive or negative way, rather than on the content itself.