People Older Than 85 Are About How Many Times as Likely

question 35

Multiple Choice

People older than 85 are about how many times as likely to experience delirium, compared to those closer to age 55?

• A) twice as likely
• B) three times as likely
• C) ten times as likely
• D) more than ten times as likely

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Definitions:

Social Perception

The process by which people come to understand and categorize the behaviors of others through social cues and information.

Learning

The process of acquiring new, or modifying existing, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or preferences.

Stereotyping

The act of assigning a set of characteristics to a group of people without considering individual differences.

Reinforcement

In psychology and organizational behavior, reinforcement refers to any process that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a specific response or behavior.