A Cognitive Interpretation of Effects of Isolation Offered by Bruner

question 18

Multiple Choice

A cognitive interpretation of effects of isolation offered by Bruner includes the idea that:

• A) deprivation of varied environments prevent development of models for evaluating information
• B) social contact are not important in developing information evaluation models
• C) isolation allows for a richer, more varied imagination to develop in children
• D) models for evaluating information develop in adulthood

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Definitions:

Specific Phobia

an intense, irrational fear of or aversion to a particular object, situation, or activity that poses little to no actual danger.

Intense Fear

A profound feeling of dread or terror, often triggered by perceived threats or dangerous situations.

Excoriation

A skin condition characterized by the repeated picking at one's own skin, often leading to sores and scars.

Compulsive Behavior

Repetitive, often ritualistic actions that an individual feels driven to perform, usually as a response to obsessive thoughts or to reduce anxiety.