All of the Following Are TRUE About Older People and the Environment

question 77

Multiple Choice

All of the following are TRUE about older people and the environment, EXCEPT

• A) environmental factors can be a special concern for elderly people with diabetes.
• B) indoor air quality isn't a concern for older people.
• C) environmental conditions that are difficult for young people can be especially tough on the elderly.
• D) even brief exposure to pollution can cause hospitalization for older people with breathing-related conditions.

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Definitions:

Sometimes-Opponent-Process Theory

A theory suggesting emotional reactions are followed by opposite emotional states; initially applied to psychological explanations of drug addiction.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally triggers a response without the need for prior learning.

Unconditioned Responses

Automatic, reflexive reactions to specific stimuli that are not learned, such as jerking your hand away from a hot surface.

UCS Cortical Center

A hypothetical or proposed brain area responsible for processing unconditioned stimuli, which automatically trigger reflexive responses.