Two Groups of Well-Trained Rats Were Placed on Extinction

question 413

Multiple Choice

Two groups of well-trained rats were placed on extinction. One group was punished with a slap on the paw for each bar press, while the other group was not. The experimenters found that bar pressing

• A)reached extinction quicker for the rats whose paws were slapped.
• B)reached extinction quicker for the rats whose paws were not slapped.
• C)temporarily slowed for the rats whose paws were slapped with no difference in extinction time.
• D)remained high for both groups with extinction never being reached for either group of rats.

Recognize the importance of physical well-being and socialization in older adults.

Utilize theories on aging to guide nursing care.

Acknowledge and address the unique preferences and cultural aspects of care in older adults.

Offer appropriate care and support decision-making for patients and families during health challenges.

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Definitions:

Denial

A defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided by denying the existence of the problem or reality.

Childrearing Methods

The practices and strategies used by parents and caregivers to raise and educate children, which can vary widely across different cultures and families.

Emotional Damage

Psychological harm that affects an individual's emotional well-being and functioning.

Shared Environment

A setting or context that is experienced by multiple individuals, influencing their development or behavior in similar ways.