You are a psychologist who is a devout follower of the work of B.F. Skinner. Your young child is trying to learn how to tie her shoes, and in order to help her you give her an M&M every time she gets one step closer to her goal
This strategy – the use of __________ - is the basis of Skinner's theory.
a. reinforcement
b. unconscious bolsters
c. developmental scaffolds
d. unconditional stimuli
Answer: A
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a. a situation in the environment b. a factor that the individual cannot control c. a personality trait or disposition d. a factor that the individual can control
A ______ variable is one that can be both continuous and discrete.
A. quantitative B. qualitative C. data measured in whole units D. descriptive
Mary Rothbart and colleagues proposed three different temperaments: approach, avoidance, and effortful control
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Motor development as a reflection of interaction among developmental domains, maturation, and environment describes ______.
A. reflexes B. skill milestones C. cross cultural influences D. dynamic systems theory