Now That Hank Is 75, He Uses Selective Optimization with Compensation

question 101

Multiple Choice

Now that Hank is 75, he uses selective optimization with compensation while driving. For example, he _____.

• A) drives only at night, when fewer cars are on the road
• B) relies only on rearview and side mirrors so he won't hurt his neck turning his head
• C) drives more slowly
• D) drives fast to get home as soon as possible to avoid accidents

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

An instructional process where pairing two stimuli repeatedly results in a response first prompted by the second stimulus, but eventually prompted by only the first stimulus.

Extinction

A process in which the conditioned response is weakened when the conditioned stimulus is repeated without the unconditioned stimulus.

Acquisition

The gradual formation of an association between conditioned and unconditioned stimuli.

Spontaneous Recovery

A process in which a previously extinguished response reemerges after the conditioned stimulus is presented again.