According to Dodge's Social Information-Processing Model, the Main Thing Wrong

question 130

Multiple Choice

According to Dodge's social information-processing model, the main thing wrong with teenagers who commit violent, antisocial acts is

• A) their genetic makeup.
• B) the coercive family environments in which they were raised.
• C) the way they interpret and process social cues.
• D) the culture in which they live.

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Definitions:

Biological Abnormalities

Anomalies or dysfunctions in the biological systems or structures of the body, which may underpin various diseases or disorders.

Gender Differences

Refers to the distinctions in characteristics, behaviors, roles, and expectations traditionally associated with being male or female.

Schizophrenia

A critical neuropsychiatric condition identified by anomalies in cognitive functions, perceptions, emotions, language skills, sense of self, and behavioural patterns.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses, influencing mental processes and behavior.