A researcher who is testing the cognitive functioning of middle-aged adults would find which of the following to be true of her subjects regarding well-rehearsed, familiar tasks?

A) They would have difficulty performing them
B) They will show gradual decrements
C) They perceive impaired performance
D) They maintain or gain in skill


D

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a. Factors c. Traits b. Variables d. all of these

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Setting goals beyond or lower than your abilities is an example of poor planning.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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People sometimes choose a certain career because they want to please their parents. This is an example of a(n) __________ factor as a motivational source.

A. innate B. biological C. social D. cognitive

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a. a consequence stimulus is delivered in a negative manner. b. it results in the removal of the behavior. c. the behavior results in the removal of a negative reinforcer. d. the behavior is decreased/weakened.

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