A Scale That Is Simply a Set of Categories for Classifying

question 30

Multiple Choice

A scale that is simply a set of categories for classifying objects is a(n) ________ scale.

• A) ratio
• B) ordinal
• C) nominal
• D) interval

Recognize the factors influencing the aging process, including lifestyle and environmental factors.

Understand lifespan expectations across different populations and the factors affecting them.

Grasp the theories related to the biological and physiological processes of aging.

Identify the trends in life expectancy and the factors contributing to changes over time.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Fear

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has been repeatedly paired with an aversive stimulus, resulting in the expression of fear responses to the neutral stimulus alone.

Safe Biking Trail

A designated path for bicycle riding that is designed or modified to minimize risk and enhance safety for cyclists.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly presented together, eventually eliciting the same response.

Operant Behavior

Behavior that is controlled by consequences, including reinforcement or punishment, which alter the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.