Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Caring for One's

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes caring for one's aging parents?

• A) It is increasingly likely that many midlife adults will need to meet the needs of their aging parents.
• B) The older population is decreasing so midlife adults are less likely to provide care for aging parents.
• C) Midlife adults are not confronted with caring for aging parents because they are still likely to have children at home.
• D) Aging parents are entirely self-sufficient and do not need care as they age.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process by which a behavior is strengthened or increased in frequency by the outcome that follows it.

Boss's Praise

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Operant Conditioning

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