In One Study, Policies and Procedures Were Changed for Some

question 43

Multiple Choice

In one study, policies and procedures were changed for some elderly residents. Which change seemed to have the most beneficial effects on the residents?

• A) Having the staff do many of the residents' daily chores and responsibilities for them
• B) Explaining to the residents how the staff would now take care of their problems
• C) Explaining to the residents that they have earned their rest and should enjoy it
• D) Emphasizing a sense of increased control and responsibility to the residents

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus.

Extinction

The process by which a species, genus, or family of organisms becomes extinct, no longer existing and living in the world.

Spontaneous Recovery

The rebirth of an extinguished response after a break, without the need for relearning.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period of no exposure to the conditioned stimulus.