Which One of the Following Statements About Aging Is Most

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about aging is most accurate?

• A) the brain reaches its maximum weight around the seventh decade of life
• B) synaptic connections are too fixed to permit a great deal of learning after the age of 35
• C) despite some neuronal loss, an unlimited number of neural pathways are available and ready to be developed; therefore, additional learning can occur throughout life
• D) learning throughout the adult and aging years is supported primarily by glial proliferation
• E) increased efficiency of the sympathetic nervous system enhances the ability to learn

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus, famously demonstrated by Pavlov’s dogs.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to gradually reduce anxiety or fear towards a particular object or situation by slowly exposing the patient to the fear source while in a state of relaxation.

Token Economy

A behavioral modification technique that involves providing tokens as rewards for desired behaviors, which can later be exchanged for privileges or treats.

Operant Conditioning

A learning approach where the robustness of a behavior is changed by providing motivation or administering discipline.