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jasdeep_brar

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Describe the role of protective factors in preventing psychopathology in children. Give at least five examples.
 
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When Stanley is afraid of meeting a woman, he finds an excuse to run off by himself. The immediate effect of running away is to make him feel less anxious and more at ease. Stanley's behavior illustrates the ____.
 
  a. role of negative reinforcers in avoidance behavior
  b. fact that shaping can result in maladjusted behavior
  c. role of partial reinforcement in abnormal behavior
  d. power of positive reinforcement


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
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 Protective factors make negative outcomes less likely; reduce impact of risk; reduce negative chain reactions that follow exposure to risk; enhance self-esteem or self-efficacy, control; opportunities for growth
 Types  individual, family and social
 Examples  any reasonable characteristic associated with the child, family, or social situation (personality, parenting style, public safety, effective schools, etc.)

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