The Key Factor That Results in the Aging Process,as Explained

question 32

Multiple Choice

The key factor that results in the aging process,as explained by the theory of homeostatic imbalance,is that the elderly are not as able to handle __________ as are younger individuals.

• A)stress
• B)a rich diet
• C)low levels of adrenaline
• D)long periods without a great deal of stimulation

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Definitions:

Incremental Theorists

Individuals who believe that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work, emphasizing growth and learning.

Fundamental Attribution Error

A bias in social psychology where individuals overestimate the role of dispositional factors and underestimate situational factors in explaining other people's behavior.

Dispositional Explanations

An approach to explaining behavior by attributing it to internal traits or personality factors of the individual.

Reformulated Learned Helplessness

A theory suggesting that individuals learn they have no control over unpleasant or harmful situations, which leads to passive and depressive responses, revised to include the role of cognitive factors.