A Consistent Research Finding Is That Health Is Greatly Influenced

question 47

Multiple Choice

A consistent research finding is that health is greatly influenced by _____, with the affluent living longer than the poor.

• A) ethnicity
• B) education
• C) race
• D) social class

Comprehend the role of negative reinforcement in altering behavior.

Understand the concept of counterconditioning and its usage in behavior therapy.

Recognize the importance and method of establishing an anxiety hierarchy in systematic desensitization.

Grasp the significance of generalization and discrimination in learning and behavior modification.

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Definitions:

Sex Characteristics

Sex Characteristics involve the physical differentiation between males and females, which includes primary characteristics such as reproductive organs and secondary characteristics such as the distribution of muscle and fat.

Gender Stereotypes

Preconceived and oversimplified beliefs about the characteristics, attributes, and behaviors of males or females, based on their gender.

Social Learning Theory

A theory that suggests people learn from one another, via observation, imitation, and modeling, emphasizing the importance of cognitive processes in learning.

Cognition

The psychological process involved in learning and grasping concepts through experiences, thinking, and the use of the senses.