In Child Custody Evaluations,the Role of the _____ Is to Make

question 19

Multiple Choice

In child custody evaluations,the role of the _____ is to make sure that the rights of the child are protected.

• A) forensic psychologist
• B) guardian ad litem
• C) voir dire
• D) none of the above

Recognize the importance of neurotransmitters in the development and treatment of mental health disorders.

Appreciate the variability in therapy outcomes based on different factors including therapy fit and therapist-client relationship.

Understand the concept of transference in the therapeutic setting.

Understand the pharmacological treatments for various mental disorders.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, evokes a conditioned response.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a response increases the likelihood of that response in the future.

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency to respond in the same way to different but similar stimuli.

Noncontingent Reinforcement

In behavior modification, it involves delivering reinforcement without regard to the individual's actions, potentially reducing undesired behaviors by fulfilling the need that the behavior seeks to satisfy.