A CHN Is Asked by a Parent Group to Explain

question 9

Multiple Choice

A CHN is asked by a parent group to explain the risk factors for alcoholism. What statement should the CHN include in the explanation?

• A) Alcoholism is determined solely by environment.
• B) Alcoholism is determined partly by genes.
• C) Alcoholism is higher in women.
• D) Persons born with fetal alcohol syndrome are alcoholics from birth.

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Definitions:

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, leading to a high and steady rate of response.

Variable Ratio

In operant conditioning, a reinforcement schedule that rewards an action after an unpredictable number of responses.

Variable Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, leading to responses at varying rates.

Avoidance Training

Avoidance training is a learning process in which an individual learns to prevent the occurrence of an unpleasant or harmful stimulus by performing a specific behavior.