For Those with Major Mental Disorders, Hospitalization Is Often Used

question 598

Multiple Choice

For those with major mental disorders, hospitalization is often used as therapy because it is

• A)a venue to conduct psychotherapy.
• B)a sanctuary that provides diagnosis, support, refuge, and therapy.
• C)a free place to stay without the financial pressures of the real world.
• D)an opportunity to engage in immunotherapy.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reward or punishment.

Pigeons

Birds that are often used in research studies, particularly in experiments related to learning, memory, and navigation.

Mechanisms of Learning

The processes and techniques through which individuals acquire new knowledge, behaviors, attitudes, or skills.

Variable-Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.