In Order to Maintain His Status as an Admired Pianist

question 115

Multiple Choice

In order to maintain his status as an admired pianist, the late Arthur Rubinstein during his old age used special strategies, such as slowing down before fast segments, thus creating a perception of faster playing. Which factor of Baltes's theory does this reflect?

• A) selection
• B) optimization
• C) organization
• D) compensation

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Definitions:

Aversive Conditioning

A method of learning that uses negative stimuli to evoke a response in order to condition aversion towards an undesirable behavior.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique in which a patient says whatever comes to mind without censorship, used to explore the subconscious.

Aversive Conditioning

A behavioral technique that involves teaching individuals to associate an undesirable behavior with an unpleasant stimulus to discourage the behavior.

Rational-emotive

A form of psychotherapy that identifies and changes irrational beliefs, emphasizing emotional well-being through rational thinking.