When Renowned Pianist Arthur Rubenstein Was Asked How He Managed

question 87

Multiple Choice

When renowned pianist Arthur Rubenstein was asked how he managed to maintain a reputation as one of the world's top concert pianists even into late adulthood,he explained that he had reduced the range of pieces he played,practiced each of the remaining pieces more,and learned to play very slowly just before beginning a fast passage,to make the contrast more effective since he could not play as fast as when he was younger.Arthur Rubenstein's behaviors are an illustration of ____.

• A)the SQ3R: survey,question,read,recite,and review approach to adaption
• B)the habituation,dishabituation,equilibrium approach to adaption.
• C)the selective optimization with compensation method of adaption
• D)the mental images paired with language skills approach to adaption

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Definitions:

Effort Justification

The finding that when people suffer or work hard or make sacrifices, they will try to convince themselves that it is worthwhile.

Hazing Rituals

Series of initiation rites, often involving harassment, abuse, or humiliation, used as a way to welcome or accept new members into a group.

Cognitive Dissonance

The uncomfortable feeling people experience when they have two thoughts or cognitions conflict with one another.

Attitude Polarization

The phenomenon by which an individual's stance on an issue becomes more extreme after considering evidence or arguments.