Which of the Following Is NOT True of Depression and Reinforcement

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of depression and reinforcement?

• A)A showering of attention from family members serves as a reinforcer that helps the depressed person recover.
• B)Depression often leads to a release from ordinary responsibilities that serves as a secondary gain.
• C)Social withdrawal accompanying depression may lead to fewer than normal opportunities for normal social reinforcement.
• D)Depression can lead to sympathy that reinforces the depression and delays or prevents recovery.

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Definitions:

Tactile Stimulation

The act of invoking a response or stimulating the sense of touch, often used in various therapeutic and research settings to explore sensory processing and integration.

Chemoaffinity Hypothesis

Proposal that neurons or their axons and dendrites are drawn toward a signaling chemical that indicates the correct pathway.

Stimulating Environments

Environments that provide sensory, intellectual, or emotional stimulation, which can enhance learning and development.

Stimulation Deprivation

A condition or situation in which an organism receives less sensory input or stimulation than is normal or necessary, potentially affecting development or functioning.