Which of the Following Statements About Adolescence in the United

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about adolescence in the United States today is FALSE?

• A)American adolescents face hazards to their physical well-being.
• B)American adolescents face hazards to their mental health.
• C)About three in five adolescents will deal with major problems in adolescence.
• D)Physical hazards of adolescence include early pregnancy and high death rates from accidents,homicide,and suicide.

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Definitions:

Punishment by Removal

Punishment by Removal involves decreasing the likelihood of a behavior by removing a desirable stimulus or positive condition following the behavior.

Punishment by Application

A behavioral control technique involving the introduction of an adverse stimulus following an undesired behavior, aiming to decrease that behavior's occurrence.

Maternal Risk Factors

Conditions or behaviors by the mother that can negatively affect pregnancy outcomes, infant health, or both.

Spanking

A form of punishment involving hitting the buttocks with an open hand as a disciplinary measure.