Alexandra Is Considered an Excellent University Rower

question 75

Multiple Choice

Alexandra is considered an excellent university rower.She is at the pool every weekday morning at 5:30 for an hour swim, then on the water with her crew teammates for 2 hours, followed by classes for 3 hours, and on to the weight room for 2 hours.On weekends, Alexandra works at the athletes' fitness center.Alexandra's mother is concerned that her daughter's extraordinary schedule will result in a debilitating injury.What would you tell Alexandra's mother?

• A)She is correct to be concerned, because Alexandra will eventually burn out and increase her risk of injury.
• B)She should not worry, because Alexandra is at the age of peak physical functioning when her body is the healthiest and strongest.
• C)She is correct to be concerned, because lifting weights more than twice a week places one at greater risk of injury.
• D)She should not worry, because Alexandra likely has teammates and coaches to help pace her activities.

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Definitions:

Unwanted Response

A reaction, often in the context of behavior or psychology, that is not desired or intended, sometimes resulting from external stimuli or internal conflicts.

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency for the conditioned response to be evoked by stimuli that are similar to the stimulus that was originally used to condition the response.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that is naturally rewarding and satisfies a basic biological need, such as food or water.