Which of the Following Behaviors Shows the Greatest Risk to an Older

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following behaviors shows the greatest risk to an older adult as they attempt to minimize the effects of the aging process?

• A) Increased cosmetic use
• B) Refusing to share their actual ages
• C) Spending less time with age-related peers
• D) Refusing assistance with certain activities

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Definitions:

Operant Behavior

A type of behavior that is controlled by its consequences, including rewards and punishments.

Elicited

Refers to a response that is drawn out or evoked by a specific stimulus or condition.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment (reinforcement) is not given every time the desired response is performed, making the response more resistant to extinction.

Continuous Reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement in which a desirable behavior is rewarded every time it occurs, leading to rapid learning.