Willis and Schaie's Longitudinal Study That Utilized Participants from the Seattle

question 77

Multiple Choice

Willis and Schaie's longitudinal study that utilized participants from the Seattle Longitudinal Study demonstrated that __________.

• A)training sessions in spatial orientation and reasoning skills had long-term effects on cognitive performance
• B)training sessions in fine and gross motor skills improved the physical health of subjects
• C)aerobic exercise and moderate weight training improved muscle mass and increased bone density
• D)cognitive functioning would deteriorate regardless of intervention

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Definitions:

Adapt

To adjust or become accustomed to new conditions or the environment, often to improve survival or functionality.

Environments

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

Observational Learning

The process of acquiring skills, knowledge, or behavior by watching the actions or outcomes of others.

Vicarious Conditioning

A learning process in which an individual learns to respond in a certain way by observing others, who are called models, experiencing consequences for their behavior.