Efforts at Reducing Racism as a Means of Preventing Mental

question 77

Multiple Choice

Efforts at reducing racism as a means of preventing mental illness would be a(n) ________ intervention.

• A) universal
• B) selective
• C) indicated
• D) tertiary

Understand the importance of environmental influences and genetic factors in development.

Apply knowledge of developmental theories to assess growth and developmental delays in adults.

Recognize the relevance of biophysical developmental theories in understanding physical growth and psychological development.

Understand health promotion and safety instructions for toddlers and infants.

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Definitions:

Eclectic Approach

An integrative method in therapy that combines techniques and theories from different schools of psychological thought.

Abnormality

A significant deviation from common patterns or behaviors, often indicating the presence of psychological or physiological issues.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A theory of personality development and psychological functioning that emphasizes unconscious processes, the significance of childhood experiences, and the roles of sexual and aggressive drives in shaping behavior.

Personality

A unique and long-term pattern of inner experience and outward behavior that leads to consistent reactions across various situations.