PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following factors is not one of the legs of the triangle of prevention that we discussed in class?
A
a clear understanding of the long term effects of drug use.
B
a positive and supportive environment that fosters self-esteem
C
a positive peer group made up of people that do not use.
D
constant reinforcement of scare tactics to make you feel that drugs will kill you.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What are scare tactics? Emphasizing the worst dangers of drug use in order to create fear and anxiety, in hopes that fear alone will prevent or stop risky behaviors.

Detailed explanation-2: -Negative reinforcement can include someone who abuses a drug and get used to its effects, then stops and feels withdrawal, and now has to continue its usage to avoid the aversive situation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Scare tactics use shocking or graphic images and statements to deter people from behaving. in ways that will lead to negative outcomes. They are intended to produce visceral, emotional. reactions by showing, for example, gruesome pictures of drunk driving victims or images of a.

Detailed explanation-4: -When would walking away be an effective strategy to use when wanting to resist drugs. Walking away is an effective strategy if someone is continuing to pressure you to use drugs after you have declined. Walking away also may be the only option if you are feeling as if you may give in to the pressure to use.

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