Which of the Following Statements About Contextual Influences on Psychological

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about contextual influences on psychological well-being in late adulthood is true?

• A) Older adults living alone are more likely than those living with others to experience the dependency-support script.
• B) Older adults living with their adult children rarely experience the dependency-support script.
• C) Both the dependency-support script and the independence-ignore script reinforce dependent behaviors.
• D) Both the dependency-support script and the independence-ignore script reinforce independent behaviors.

Explain the relationship between stress, fear, and physiological responses in anxiety disorders.

Understand the impact of personality disorders on interpersonal relationships and self-perception.

Recognize the role of obsessive-compulsive behaviors in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Familiarize with historical and alternative names for specific disorders.

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Definitions:

Genetically Inherited

Traits or characteristics passed down from parents to offspring through genes.

Diathesis

A predisposition or vulnerability to developing a psychological disorder based on genetic or environmental factors.

Genetic Risk

Genetic risk refers to the probability of an individual developing a disease or condition based on the genes inherited from their parents.

Assorted Symptoms

A variety of signs or manifestations associated with a particular disease or condition, often differing in nature or severity.