When a child first learns to talk, the mother accepts "Wa-wa" for "water.". Later "wata" is accepted. Finally the mother requires the child to say "water." This is an example of:
a. reinforcement.
b. modeling.
c. shaping.
d. incompatible behavior.
C.
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a. 10% b. 15% c. 20% d. 25%
Although there is no hard-and-fast percentage of agreement that defines low interobserver reliability, in published research studies, researchers generally report interobserver reliabilities that are at least as high as
A. 25 percent. B. 50 percent. C. 60 percent. D. 85 percent.
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You shouldn't brag, Tian. Remember your responsibilities." Tian's mother's comments best exemplify __________ cultural values. a. individualistic b. collectivistic c. broadly defined d. self-reflective
A baby is born with cataracts, deafness, and some degree of mental retardation. As a developmental psychologist, you know that her condition may have been caused by
A) maternal malnutrition during pregnancy. B) maternal stress during pregnancy. C) maternal smoking during pregnancy. D) rubella.