Eloise, Age 50, Has Developed Erratic Ovulation, Her Uterus Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

Eloise, age 50, has developed erratic ovulation, her uterus is shrinking, and there has been some reduction in her breast size. Her physician tells her that these are symptoms that normally accompany which of the following?

• A) ovarian cancer
• B) cervical cancer
• C) menopause
• D) the midlife crisis for women

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Definitions:

Generalization

The process or result of making a statement or conclusion that applies to many instances from specific observations.

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a learned response when it is no longer reinforced.

Classical Conditioning

A cognitive process where two stimuli are repeatedly linked together; the response, first elicited by the second stimulus, is finally elicited by the first stimulus.

Antecedent

An event, condition, or stimulus that precedes and potentially leads to a behavioral response or psychological outcome.