The Element Within the Landscape That Is Most Continuous Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

The element within the landscape that is most continuous is called the ________.

• A) matrix
• B) mosaic
• C) patch
• D) medium
• E) substrate

Understand the connection between lifestyle choices (diet, physical activity, smoking) and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Recognize the role of social factors (marriage, social support, social status) in preventing or exacerbating the risk of CVD.

Identify various risk factors for CVD including hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

Understand the protective measures against CVD, including dietary choices and medical interventions (e.g., anti-inflammatory drugs).

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Definitions:

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, usually by introducing an unpleasant response or removing a desirable outcome following an undesirable behavior.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behavior modification that involves the introduction of a desirable stimulus after a behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Learned Helplessness

A psychological condition where an individual learns to feel powerless and unable to avoid negative situations due to previous experiences of failure to do so.

Shocks

Sudden and often violent disturbances or fluctuations in physical or emotional states, or electrical discharges used in medical therapy or experimental research.