An Important Way That Psychologists Work to Decrease Behavioral Risks

question 90

Multiple Choice

An important way that psychologists work to decrease behavioral risks to health is through the use of

• A) community health campaigns that provide role models.
• B) jail time for people who violate health codes.
• C) electroconvulsive shock therapy for unhealthy, anxious patients.
• D) sensory deprivation activities.

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Definitions:

Numerical Understanding

The ability to comprehend and work with numbers, including basic arithmetic and numerical concepts.

Preoperational Stage

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring roughly between the ages of 2 and 7, characterized by symbolic thought and egocentrism.

Theory of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions, knowledge—to oneself and others and to understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that are different from one's own.

Language Learning

The process of acquiring the ability to comprehend and communicate within a language system, typically occurring in human early development and through exposure to the language.