A Theory Discussed in Your Textbook States That the Deterioration

question 79

Multiple Choice

A theory discussed in your textbook states that the deterioration of cognitive abilities associated with Alzheimer's disease is caused by:

• A) the depletion of dopamine in the prefrontal cortex.
• B) the buildup of proteins inside and outside of neurons that disrupt normal functioning.
• C) the creation of inappropriate synaptic connections between neurons.
• D) the inactivation of glutamate receptors.

Acknowledge that assessment is an ongoing activity in social work.

Understand effective methods for dealing with client resistance during assessments.

Learn about community assessment models and the importance of community participation.

Recognize the importance of demographic variables in assembling task groups for social work.

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Definitions:

Higher-order Conditioning

A form of learning in which a stimulus is paired with a previously conditioned stimulus, leading to a new learned response without directly being paired with the unconditioned stimulus.

Negative Reinforcement

A technique used to increase desired behaviors by removing an unpleasant stimulus when the desired behavior is performed.

Positive Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that involves rewarding a desired behavior, thereby increasing the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated.

Negative Punishment

Negative punishment involves removing a desirable stimulus to reduce the likelihood of a particular behavior being repeated.