Gerontechnology

question 9

Multiple Choice

Gerontechnology:

• A) can substitute for personal attention by a loved one.
• B) is affordable for most elders.
• C) reduces caregiver burden.
• D) is not accepted by today's older adult.

---

Definitions:

Arbitrary Inference

A cognitive distortion where an individual concludes something based on little or no evidence.

Overgeneralization

A cognitive distortion where a person applies one experience or rule too broadly, leading to inaccurate conclusions.

Selective Thinking

A cognitive bias that involves focusing only on information that confirms one’s preconceptions, ignoring evidence that contradicts them.

Cognitive-Behavioral

A psychological approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic process.