The term "juvenile delinquent" is __________.

A. used when a diagnosis of early-onset antisocial personality disorder has been made
B. defined by the legal system
C. inconsistent with the diagnostic criteria for conduct disorder
D. rarely used in modern times


Answer: B

Psychology

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a. need to relax when deviant stimuli are presented b. focus on cultural bias in favor of the independent male c. individual's underlying needs for power and control d. extinction of sexual responses to deviant stimuli

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The research study of infant memory involving a ribbon tied to an infant's foot relied heavily on _____ conditioning techniques

a. social-learning-theory b. classical c. humanistic d. operant

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Because behavior therapies do not address important thoughts and perceptions, they are often used in conjunction with ____

a. ?psychoanalysis b. ?humanistic therapy c. ?cognitive therapy d. ?covert sensitization therapy

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Each night, Tamara attends a local Narcotics Anonymous meeting so that she may remain clean from her drug of choice. With respect to the Stages of Change model, Tamara is in the _______ stage

a) contemplation b) termination c) action d) precontemplation

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