Scientists Have Begun to Explore Calorie Restriction Mimetics

question 13

Multiple Choice

Scientists have begun to explore calorie restriction mimetics

• A) because very few people would be willing to maintain a substantially reduced diet for most of their lifespan.
• B) because they believe that they can slow aging and extend the lifespan of both nonhuman and human primates.
• C) such as artificial food substances, long-lasting packaged foods, and virtual exercise regimens.
• D) because recent generations of Okinawans show health and longevity advantages using such mimetics.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A behavioral modification process where the degree of an activity is transformed by gratification or corrections.

Reinforced

Strengthened or emphasized, especially in the context of behavior that is encouraged by rewards or positive outcomes.

Law Of Effect

A principle stating that behaviors followed by positive outcomes tend to be repeated, while those followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention, until it is associated with an unconditioned stimulus.