Compare and contrast the concepts of equifinality and multifinality. Give concrete examples of each and how these concepts help in the understanding of developmental psychopathology.
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Question 2Which scenariobest illustrates operant conditioning?
a. A man gets sickwhen he smells the same kind of food that caused him food poisoning.
b. A man asks for a raise because, in the past, his requests have been successful.
c. A woman has been frightened by thunderstorms all her life and her fears are getting worse.
d. A child watches a friend steal from a store, so he thinks he might steal in the future.
Question 3Describe and given an example of why understanding typical development is important for understanding the treatment of psychopathology in children and adolescents.
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Question 4Which quote is most similar to the theory of operant conditioning?
a. Emotions are a function of beliefs, not events.
b. Emotions are the outgrowth of passive associations.
c. Most of our behavior is motivated by unconscious factors.
d. We do more of whatever behavior pays off.
Question 5Describe how the understanding of developmental psychopathology can be considered a developmental distortion.. Provide at least three examples.
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