Which Child Is Exhibiting Relational Aggression

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which child is exhibiting relational aggression?

• A) Katie, who hits her friend with a stick
• B) Anna, who calls her friend a "big fat pig"
• C) Lindsey, who sets her friend's house on fire
• D) Mindy, who breaks her friend's favourite toys

Identify the mechanisms by which therapies and interventions are proposed to work.

Understand the role of learning and conditioning in the development of phobias and other disorders.

Discuss the impact of labelling and socio-economic factors on the perception and treatment of mental health disorders.

Examine the importance of cognitive processes and schemas in understanding and treating abnormal behaviour.

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Definitions:

Kin Selection

A natural tactic that supports the reproductive advancement of an organism’s family members, potentially at the expense of the organism’s own life and reproductive capabilities.

Empathy-Altruism Model

A psychological theory suggesting that feeling empathy for others can lead to altruistic behavior, where help is offered with no expectation of personal gain.

Social Exchange

A theoretical framework suggesting that social interactions are based on the exchange of resources, with the aim of maximizing benefits and minimizing costs.

Empathy-Altruism Model

A theory suggesting that feelings of empathy for another person produce an altruistic motivation to help.