DrEllin Conducts a Cognitive Interview Regarding Retirees and Gardening

question 6

Multiple Choice

Dr.Ellin conducts a cognitive interview regarding retirees and gardening.Dr.Ellin asks the interviewee to

• A)garden in the morning,and come to a focus group in the afternoon.
• B)garden in a controlled setting where Dr.Ellin can observe.
• C)discuss survey questions while taking a survey about gardening.
• D)take a computerized response test that measures cognitive capacity.

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Definitions:

Stimulation

The activity of promoting or encouraging a physical or biological response through external or internal factors.

All-or-none

A principle stating that the strength of a response of a nerve cell or muscle fiber is not dependent on the strength of the stimulus. If a stimulus is above a certain threshold, a nerve or muscle fiber will fire.

Acetylcholine Agonist

A substance that mimics the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in memory and muscle contraction.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including muscle movement, heart rate, memory, and learning.