Reinforcement that involves giving a pleasant event or consequence after a behavior has occurred is known as reinforcement
a. cognitive
b. behavioral
c. positive
d. negative
c
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The understanding that spoken words can be broken down into smaller sound-parts is called __________.
A. letter knowledge B. fast mapping C. phonological awareness D. emergent literacy
In a field study of the effects of talking on a cell phone while driving, a researcher measured braking time under high and low traffic conditions using a driving simulator. In this research, the dependent variable is
a. traffic conditions. b. talking on a cell phone. c. speed. d. braking time.
Which child is engaged in the behavior called babbling?
a) Dan makes sounds combining vowels and consonants. b) Elaine sits in a corner and apparently speaks to herself. c) Harry makes sounds that can be described as gurgling and squeals. d) Victoria uses two-syllable identifiable words but repeats them over and over.
How many suicides are reported annually in the United States?
a) fewer than 10,000 b) 30,000 to 31,000 c) 50,000 and 60,000 d) more than 100,000