Describe the role of protective factors in preventing ...

[jasdeep_brar]

Describe the role of protective factors in preventing psychopathology in children. Give at least five examples.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

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

[amcvicar]

Answer to Question 1

 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.)

Answer to Question 2

A

[jasdeep_brar]

Excellent

[mcarey591]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it