A Common Form of Farsightedness Occurs in Middle Age in Which

question 289

Multiple Choice

A common form of farsightedness occurs in middle age in which the lenses in the eyes become brittle and inflexible. This disorder is known as:

• A)myopia.
• B)astigmatism.
• C)hyperopia.
• D)presbyopia.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process where two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is initially elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Higher Class

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Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral technique in which the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.