One Finding from the Nun Study Is That

question 150

Multiple Choice

One finding from the Nun Study is that:

• A)Having a stroke does not impact risk of developing Alzheimer's disease
• B)Dedicating one's life to God is a protective factor against developing Alzheimer's disease
• C)Linguistic ability does not impact risk of developing Alzheimer's disease
• D)It is possible to have neuropathologic signs of Alzheimer's disease without exhibiting signs of dementia

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

The addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior, encouraging its future occurrence.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where the removal of an undesirable outcome or stimulus increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense, with the aim of correcting behavior or serving as a deterrent.

Scapegoat

A person or group unfairly blamed for problems or issues, often as a means of deflecting responsibility or criticism.