Which of the Following Best Describes the Importance of Discovering

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the importance of discovering all of the variables that may be involved in creating a disease state in some persons?

• A) People want an explanation of why they are ill.
• B) Knowing causes helps obtain funds for research to try to create a cure.
• C) Finding variables that are susceptible to prevention or early intervention is important.
• D) It is important to educate communities on how to avoid any risk factors.

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Definitions:

Operant Learning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, also known as operant conditioning.

Insight

The ability to understand the inner nature of things or a situation in a clear and deep way, often leading to problem-solving.

Latent Learning

A process in which learning takes place, but there is no demonstration of that knowledge until a reward or incentive is presented.

Cognitive Mapping

The process by which individuals mentally acquire, code, store, recall, and decode information about the relative locations and attributes of phenomena in their everyday or metaphorical spatial environment.