A Normative Age-Related Change in the Brain Involving the Production

question 48

Short Answer

A normative age-related change in the brain involving the production of new fibers in the neuron is known as____________________,and large numbers of these are a defining characteristic of Alzheimer's disease.

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Definitions:

Latent Learning

Learning that occurs without any obvious reinforcement and is not demonstrated until an incentive is provided.

Tolman

A psychologist known for his work on cognitive maps and latent learning in rats, suggesting that behavior is more goal-oriented than mechanistic.

Skinner

An American psychologist and behaviorist known for his development of the theory of operant conditioning.

Contingency Theory

A theory in organizational behavior that suggests the effectiveness of leadership depends on the situation at hand and how certain factors affect the situation's outcome.