Which of the Following Is Characteristic of Middle Adulthood

question 198

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of middle adulthood?

• A) We are at our physical peak.
• B) Physical decline becomes very noticeable.
• C) We begin to notice changes in appearance and the senses.
• D) We haven't quite reached our physical peak.

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement where every occurrence of the targeted behavior is reinforced, used to teach new behaviors.

Negatively Reinforced

refers to the process of increasing a behavior's occurrence by removing or avoiding a negative consequence or stimulus.

Positively Reinforced

Involves the addition of a stimulus following a behavior that increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Extinct

A species, family, or larger group having no living members; no longer in existence.