Which Is an Example of Usual Aging

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of usual aging?

• A)Increasing body fatness
• B)Maintenance of lean body mass
• C)Maintenance of bone mass
• D)All of these responses are correct.

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Definitions:

Law of Effect

A psychological principle suggesting that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are likely to be repeated, whereas behaviors followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging the reinforcement of desired behaviors and the discontinuation of undesired ones.

B.F. Skinner

An American psychologist known for his work in behaviorism and the development of the theory of operant conditioning.

Law of Effect

A principle in psychology that states behaviors followed by positive outcomes are likely to be repeated, while those followed by negative outcomes are not.