In regards to the timing of the onset of puberty, which of the following is more at risk for a depressed mood, negative body image, eating disorders, substance use, delinquency, aggressive behavior, and school problems?
a. a boy who experiences late-onset puberty
b. a girl who experiences late-onset puberty
c. a boy who experiences early-onset puberty
d. a girl who experiences early-onset puberty
D. Early-onset girls are at greatest risk for these behavioral issues. An early-onset boy has a slight social advantage; however, he may experience slight behavioral problems.
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George is suffering from an obsessive-compulsive disorder. If he tries to stop his compulsive behaviors, he is likely to experience __________.
A. severe depression B. severe anxiety C. amnesia D. illness anxiety disorder
After he has served in combat, the sight of planes flying overhead makes a veteran feel uneasy, illustrating the behavioural process of:
A) classical conditioning. B) sensitization. C) habituation. D) operant conditioning.
Which statement is true about children of never-married mothers?
A) They generally achieve better in school than children in low-SES married families. B) They are at a reduced risk for problems if their father is involved, even if he is antisocial. C) They display less antisocial behavior than children in low-SES married families. D) They are benefited by parental marriage only when the father is a reliable source of support.
The ________ model stresses the advantages of behavioral flexibility
FIll in the blank with correct word.