Overall,there Is Considerable Shrinkage That Occurs in the Aging Brain,however

question 4

Multiple Choice

Overall,there is considerable shrinkage that occurs in the aging brain,however the shrinkage is selective,the prefrontal cortex,the _____ and the _____ show profound shrinkage.

• A) frontal lobe; cortex
• B) parietal; occipital
• C) cerebellum; amygdale
• D) hippocampus; cerebellum

Comprehend the methodology and applications of shaping in behavior modification.

Recognize the role of discriminative stimuli in operant conditioning.

Explain the significance of reinforcement schedules in determining the rate and resistance of behavior to extinction.

Understand the impact of immediate versus delayed reinforcers on learning.

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Definitions:

Horizon

The line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet, or metaphorically, the limit of a person's knowledge, experience, or interest.

Elliptical

Having an oval shape or relating to an ellipse; also used metaphorically to describe speech or writing that is obscure or lacks completeness.

Perceptual Constancy

The brain's ability to perceive objects as unchanging despite changes in viewing conditions, such as distance or lighting.

Retinal Images

Images formed on the retina of the eye as the result of the refraction of light by the cornea and lens.