Dr. Out-of-Date is an old-style behaviorist. How would he explain 1-year-old Ned's efforts to be close to his mother at all times? -"This child shares a unique emotional bond with his mother." -"Ned's behavior is irrational." -"The behavior of children is genetically programmed."

What will be an ideal response?


"Ned's behavior is being reinforced because his mother feeds him."

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

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