Which of the Following Theorists Would Be Most Likely to Provide

question 156

Multiple Choice

Which of the following theorists would be most likely to provide the most useful perspective on understanding child maltreatment?

• A) Dr. Jones, who advocates a psychoanalytic approach
• B) Dr. Abdulla, who advocates an ecological approach
• C) Dr. Marcia, who advocates a biological approach
• D) Dr. Julstrom, who advocates a cognitive-development approach

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Definitions:

CS

An abbreviation for Conditioned Stimulus, which is a previously neutral stimulus that, after being associated with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

UCR

An unconditioned response, which is an automatic or natural reaction to an unconditioned stimulus without prior conditioning.

Delayed Conditioning

A conditioning process where there is a time gap between the presentation of the conditioned stimulus (CS) and the unconditioned stimulus (US) that leads to learning.

Trace Conditioning

A form of classical conditioning where there is a time interval between the conditioned stimulus and the unconditioned stimulus, requiring the subject to maintain a memory of the CS to form the association.