According to the Text, Elder Abuse in Families Often, Although

question 63

Multiple Choice

According to the text, elder abuse in families often, although not always, results from .

• A) a lack of intimacy
• B) caregiver stress
• C) physical limitations
• D) emotional limitations

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Definitions:

Punishment

A consequence applied to reduce the likelihood of a behavior reoccurring, often seen as negative or undesirable.

Superstitious Behavior

Actions linked to beliefs in supernatural causality, where an event causes an effect without any natural process linking the two.

Skinner

B.F. Skinner was an American psychologist best known for his work in behaviorism and the development of the theory of operant conditioning.

Reinforcement

A concept in behavioral psychology where a behavior is strengthened or increased by following it with a positive outcome or reward.