During Middle Adulthood,which of the Following Best Explains Why Skin

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Multiple Choice

During middle adulthood,which of the following best explains why skin begins to wrinkle and becomes saggy?

• A)Skin begins to lose its fat content and the three layers of skin begin to adhere to each other less firmly.
• B)The body retains less water; therefore,skin begins to wrinkle and becomes less pliable.
• C)White blood cells begin to decrease in number and skin cells are indirectly affected.
• D)The nuclei of skin cells begin to shrink,which in turn affects skin elasticity.

Distinguish between different forms of conditioned responses and stimuli.

Comprehend the impact of stimuli predictability and reliability in conditioning.

Identify conditioned stimuli and responses in practical examples.

Understand the effects of the placebo response or placebo effect.

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Definitions:

Nucleus Accumbens

A region in the brain involved in the reward circuit, associated with motivation, pleasure, and reinforcement learning.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions including mood, sleep, learning, and the reward system.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, affecting mood and arousal.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, typically measured in the arteries.