A Postmenopausal Client Is Experiencing Mild Osteopenia and Has Been

question 7

Multiple Choice

A postmenopausal client is experiencing mild osteopenia and has been encouraged to walk 1 mile daily.Which of the following statements made by the client shows the best understanding of the positive effects of exercise on her condition?

• A) "It makes me stronger and healthier."
• B) "It helps make all my bones stronger."
• C) "Walking increases the muscle mass in my legs."
• D) "Regular walking improves my stamina and endurance."

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Definitions:

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period of no exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

External Inhibition

The decrease in the strength or occurrence of a behavior due to an external stimulus or change in environmental conditions.

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability to distinguish between different stimuli or cues, especially in the context of learning and behavior.

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus.