According to Findings from the Seattle Longitudinal Study, When Different

question 67

Multiple Choice

According to findings from the Seattle Longitudinal Study, when different age groups are compared in a cross-sectional analysis, two types of cognitive abilities peak in middle adulthood before decreasing:

• A) inductive reasoning and spatial orientation.
• B) spatial orientation and perceptual speed.
• C) numerical and verbal ability.
• D) numerical ability and verbal memory.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which behavior is influenced by consequences like rewards or punishments.

Aversion Therapy

A form of psychological treatment wherein undesirable behaviors are discouraged through the use of unpleasant stimuli or consequences.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic method used to help individuals overcome phobias and anxiety disorders by gradually exposing them to the feared object or situation in a controlled and hierarchical manner.

Biofeedback

A technique that teaches individuals to control physiological processes such as heart rate or blood pressure by providing real-time feedback.