When Asked Why They Are Cohabiting, Most Elderly And/or Retired

question 18

Multiple Choice

When asked why they are cohabiting, most elderly and/or retired cohabitants said that it allows them to:

• A) have a sexual outlet.
• B) stay mentally alert.
• C) save money.
• D) start a second family.

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Definitions:

Immediate Reinforcer

A reward or punishment that follows an action directly and increases the likelihood of the behavior repeating.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In behavioral psychology, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without the need for prior learning.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention, before conditioning associates it with an unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, natural reaction to a stimulus that occurs without any prior learning or conditioning.