A Central Assumption of the Cognitive-Behavioral Model of Mental Disorders

question 100

Multiple Choice

A central assumption of the cognitive-behavioral model of mental disorders is that

• A)mental dysfunction is an outgrowth of cultural mediation between thoughts and behaviors.
• B)the family context is the most important factor in the development of mental illness.
• C)abnormal behavior is learned.
• D)the primary causes of mental illness are conflicts between the unconscious and conscious mind.

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Definitions:

Variables

Elements, characteristics, or features that can assume different values in a study or experiment, influencing the outcomes being measured.

Multiple Regression Analysis

A statistical process that involves using a range of explanatory variables to predict the behavior of a dependent variable.

Normally Distributed

The distribution is noted for its symmetry about the mean, with a higher concentration of data points near the mean and fewer occurrences as the distance from the mean increases.

Explanatory Variables

Variables in a statistical model that are used to explain variation in the response variable; also known as independent variables.