Research Findings That Indicate Differences Between Older and Younger Adults

question 92

Multiple Choice

Research findings that indicate differences between older and younger adults with issues such as memory, attentional capacity, and processing speed must be interpreted carefully. Why?

• A) Memory tests are biased against younger adults.
• B) A test that measures memory in a younger adult will not be valid for testing an older adult.
• C) Age differences are sensitive to the conditions under which they are measured.
• D) Any differences observed between the two groups are due to declining vision and hearing in older adults, not due to decreases in memory or attention per se.

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.

Distinguish between positive and negative reinforcement and their effects on behavior.

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Definitions:

Categorical Syllogism

A logical argument that derives a conclusion from two statements, asserting or denying something about a category.

Mood

In logic, the structure of a categorical syllogism based on the type of categorical propositions it contains (e.g., AAA, EAE).

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A numerical symbol, especially one that represents a statistic or part of a calculation.

Middle Term

In a syllogism, the middle term is the term that appears in both premises but not in the conclusion, serving as a link between the two other terms.