Give an example of how observational learning, shaping, and reinforcement might be used to improve children's table manners.
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Children observe others engaging in table manners and imitate them.
2. Children are praised and given rewards (reinforcement) for this behavior.
3. Children's initial efforts at table manners are simple, but by selectively reinforcing closer and closer approximations to adult table manners, shaping of the behaviors occurs.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
All of the following are true of children's misapplication of regular morphological rules except
a. It is an indication that children are learning the rules of morphology. b. It is often applied to irregular verbs and nouns. c. It occurs only in the English language. d. It is called overregulation.
Older adults would rather collaborate with their siblings in problem solving than with their own adult children
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
What type of aggression is involved when a child exhibits signs of anger and intends to inflict pain or harm on others?
a. instrumental aggression b. hostile aggression c. physical aggression d. verbal aggression