Asked by Olivia Gullett on Apr 24, 2024
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Operant conditioning can occur in very young children. However, research indicates that the younger the child, the
A) sooner the reinforcer must be administered.
B) less likely it is that learning will occur.
C) less likely it is that learning is related to later cognitive ability of the child.
D) more likely it is that this learning reflects the child's level of intelligence.
Operant Conditioning
A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, which increases or decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.
Young Children
A phase of early childhood encompassing the ages from infancy through early elementary years, typically considered to be ages 2-6.
Reinforcer
In behaviorism, any event that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.
- Recognize the processes through which infants learn and adapt to their environment.
- Acquire knowledge on the fundamentals of classical and operant conditioning in the learning of infants.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the processes through which infants learn and adapt to their environment.
- Acquire knowledge on the fundamentals of classical and operant conditioning in the learning of infants.
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