According to the Text, Which Is a Common Misrepresentation of Disordered

question 27

Multiple Choice

According to the text, which is a common misrepresentation of disordered people by television and other media?

• A) Disordered people are violent and dangerous to others.
• B) Disordered people usually come from families with multiple mental disorders.
• C) Disordered people are often experiencing a troubled period in their lives and are having difficulty adjusting to it.
• D) Disordered people are more of a threat to themselves than to others.

---

Definitions:

Bandura's Study

Refers to research conducted by psychologist Albert Bandura, especially known for his work on social learning theory and the concept of self-efficacy.

Aggression

Behavior intended to harm or intimidate others, manifesting physically or verbally.

Contingencies

Events or conditions that may occur but are dependent on other occurrences or conditions.

Backward Conditioning

A form of learning where a conditioned stimulus is presented after the unconditioned stimulus, usually less effective or confused with no learning.