Research on the Efficacy of Imagery Mnemonics and Older Adults

question 68

Multiple Choice

Research on the efficacy of imagery mnemonics and older adults suggests that:

• A)imagery mnemonics cannot help older adults.
• B)imagery mnemonics benefit older adults more than they benefit younger adults.
• C)imagery mnemonics are counterproductive in older adults.
• D)imagery mnemonics can be useful in helping older adults learn new material.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A training method where a response initially triggered by a second signal is eventually triggered by the first signal alone, due to the consistent pairing of two signals.

Observational Learning

A process of learning that occurs through watching the behaviors of others and the outcomes of those behaviors, as famously proposed by Albert Bandura.

Behavior Therapies

Therapeutic approaches aimed at identifying and changing potentially self-destructive or unhealthy behaviors, often through conditioning and learning techniques.

Parental Conflict

Disagreements and disputes between parents or guardians, which can significantly impact the family dynamics and child development.