The Increase in Life Expectancy Is Primarily Due to ______

question 30

Multiple Choice

The increase in life expectancy is primarily due to ______.

• A)improvements in medicine
• B)fewer pathogens
• C)stronger genetic backgrounds of patients
• D)fewer people dying of chronic illnesses

Grasp the different metaphors used to describe the nature of attention.

Distinguish between automatic and controlled processing.

Recognize the role of priming in influencing cognitive processes.

Appreciate the complexities and dangers of dual task performances, like driving while using a cell phone.

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Definitions:

Antecedent

An event or environment that triggers a response or behavior, often used in the study of behavior and learning.

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Positive Reinforcer

Any stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Punisher

A stimulus or event that follows a behavior and decreases the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.