Which of the Following Is Not a Limitation of Continuity

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a limitation of continuity theory?

• A) it focuses too much on social factors, overlooking the role of the individual in modifying the aging process
• B) the lack of consideration of structural factors such as poverty
• C) it is ageist to assume, as continuity theory does, that midlife is the standard for old age
• D) continuity theory does not take into account maladaptive behaviours in midlife presumably, they would not become adaptive if continued into old age
• E) the complexity of this theory makes it difficult to test empirically

Identify the use of behavior modification techniques in therapy, including token economies and contingency management.

Understand the concept and application of systematic desensitization in treating anxiety disorders.

Gain knowledge on the development and use of virtual reality (VR) therapy in treating phobias and PTSD.

Analyze the effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in treating psychological disorders.

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure of the dispersion or variability in a dataset, often used to quantify the risk of a financial instrument.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded by consumers equals the quantity supplied by producers, leading to a stable market condition.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services that is supplied and demanded at the equilibrium price, where supply equals demand.

Supply Curve

A graphical representation of the relationship between the price of a product and the quantity of the product that a supplier is willing and able to supply, holding all other factors constant.