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What Are the Biological Changes Associated with Growing Old? in Light

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What are the biological changes associated with growing old? In light of these changes, why do sociologists claim that aging is just as much a cultural issue as a biological issue? In describing the cultural dimensions of the aging process, consider the effects of industrialization on the social standing of the elderly. In your essay, point out differences between Japan and Canada today.


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Positive Reinforcement

is a behavioral strategy that involves rewarding a desirable behavior to increase the likelihood of its recurrence.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral training technique where the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant stimulus following a particular behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Negative Punishment

Negative punishment, a concept in behavioral psychology, involves the removal of a desirable stimulus following an unwanted behavior, aiming to decrease that behavior's occurrence.

Positive Punishment

Adding an undesirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.

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