In Explaining Juvenile Delinquency, B

question 22

Multiple Choice

In explaining juvenile delinquency, B. F. Skinner would most likely have emphasized

• A) inherited predispositions.
• B) fear and greed.
• C) faulty child-rearing practices.
• D) a weak internalized conscience.

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Definitions:

Stressors

External or internal stimuli that challenge the body's homeostasis, leading to a stress response.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, characterized by episodes of delusions, hallucinations, and cognitive difficulties.

Dopamine Theory

The hypothesis that schizophrenia stems from an imbalance of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain.

Schizophrenia

A psychiatric disorder marked by significant disturbances in thought, perception, emotions, and behavior, often including psychosis.