Who Is Most At-Risk for Experiencing Cognitive Decline in Old

question 66

Multiple Choice

Who is most at-risk for experiencing cognitive decline in old age?

• A) a 30-year-old factory worker
• B) a 30-year-old with hypertensive heart disease
• C) a 50-year-old celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary
• D) a 50-year-old college student

Comprehend the cognitive basis of conditioning and its influence on behaviors.

Recognize the relationship between classical, operant, and observational learning.

Understand the impact of observational learning on behavior, including aggression.

Appreciate the applications of conditioning principles across various fields.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Neuroscience

A branch of neuroscience that studies the biological processes underpinning cognition, focusing on the neural connections related to mental processes.

Neo-Piagetian

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Accommodation

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Cognitive Development

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