Which of the Following Is the BEST Example of a Pathological

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the BEST example of a pathological aging factor?

• A) Joan carries a dominant gene that codes for the development of cancer.
• B) Bob carries a recessive gene that puts him at risk for developing heart problems.
• C) Luke has been severely obese since childhood, and he is now developing diabetes.
• D) Charlene is developing osteoporosis as the result of normal aging processes.

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Definitions:

Thorndike

Edward Thorndike, an American psychologist, who is famous for his work in the early 20th century on learning theory and the law of effect.

Behavior Modification

The application of operant-conditioning techniques to teach new responses or to reduce or eliminate maladaptive or problematic behavior; also called applied behavior analysis.

Puzzle Boxes

Experimental devices used in animal learning research, where an animal must solve a problem or manipulate mechanisms to escape or obtain a reward.

Thorndike

An American psychologist who developed the law of effect, which states that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are likely to be repeated, while those followed by negative outcomes are not.