Glaucoma Is a Threat to Vision Because It Involves A/an

question 155

Multiple Choice

Glaucoma is a threat to vision because it involves a/an:

• A)build-up of protein molecules in the lens that gradually block light rays.
• B)deterioration of the macula as abnormal blood vessels grow under it.
• C)increase in intraocular pressure that gradually destroys structures in the eye.
• D)inflammation of the optic nerve due to increased intracranial pressure.

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Definitions:

Nonreward

A situation where an expected reward is not given, leading to extinction of the conditioned response over time.

Primary Reinforcement

Primary Reinforcement involves a stimulus that satisfies a basic survival need and is inherently reinforcing, such as food or water.

Secondary Reinforcement

A type of reinforcement that has acquired its reinforcing properties through association with primary reinforcers, such as money or praise.

Variable-Interval Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule where reinforcements are provided at unpredictable time intervals, promoting steady response rates.