The Authors of Your Textbook Conclude That the Results of a Canadian

question 177

Multiple Choice

The authors of your textbook conclude that the results of a Canadian survey on the causes of illness, both physical and mental:

• A)Are encouraging as they show that 3 out of 5 Canadians believe that genetic factors are a significant factor in the development of health and mental health problems.
• B)Are discouraging as they show that 3 out of 5 Canadians believe that genetic factors are a significant factor in the development of health and mental health problems.
• C)Were inconclusive as they show that 3 out of 5 Canadians believe that genetic factors are a significant factor in the development of health and mental health problems.
• D)Were inconclusive as they show that 2 out of 5 Canadians believe that genetic factors are a significant factor in the development of health and mental health problems.

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Definitions:

Radical Behaviourism

A theory in psychology that emphasizes the external behaviors of people and their reactions on the environment, while dismissing thoughts and feelings as mere products of said behavior.

B F Skinner

An influential American psychologist known for his work in behaviorism and the development of the operant conditioning theory.

Genetic Inheritance

The process by which genetic information is passed on from parents to their offspring, determining specific traits or characteristics.

Prior Experiences

previously encountered events or situations that influence an individual's current thinking, behavior, or learning.