Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Research on Posttraumatic

question 152

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the research on posttraumatic stress disorder?

• A)Women seem to be more vulnerable than men.
• B)Men seem to be more vulnerable than women.
• C)Likelihood of the disorder decreases if the traumatic experience took place before a woman was 15 years old.
• D)Children suffer from PTSD,and their symptoms are no different than those of adults.

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Definitions:

Fixed-Ratio Reinforcement

A type of conditioning schedule where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses have occurred.

Variable-Interval Reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement where responses are rewarded after unpredictable intervals of time, enhancing response rates and resistance to extinction.

Fixed-Interval Reinforcement

A schedule in operant conditioning where rewards are provided after a specified time period has elapsed, regardless of the behavior exhibited.

Variable-Interval Reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, which increases the consistency of the response.