If a Child Experiences Many Birth Complications, and Later Experiences

question 61

Multiple Choice

If a child experiences many birth complications, and later experiences different types of family adversity, she is at an increased risk for developing _________.

• A) ​schizophrenia
• B) ​Down syndrome
• C) ​sarcoidosis
• D) ​obsessive-compulsive disorder

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when presented after a response, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.

Associated

Being connected or related to something else, either in terms of relationships, functions, or characteristics.

Stimulus Generalization

The psychological phenomenon where a learned response to a specific stimulus is evoked by similar stimuli, indicating a transfer of learning.

Similar Manner

Refers to actions or processes that are alike or nearly identical in method or execution.