Some Mothers Feed Their Infants When They Show Signs of Hunger,whereas

question 84

Multiple Choice

Some mothers feed their infants when they show signs of hunger,whereas others fail to respond predictably to their infants' demands for food.These different maternal feeding practices are most likely to contribute to differences in infant

• A) accommodation.
• B) attachment.
• C) conservation.
• D) egocentrism.

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Definitions:

Variable Interval

A variable interval refers to a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, used in behaviorist studies.

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after a set period of time has passed.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement wherein a response is rewarded only after a specified number of correct responses, leading to a high rate of responding.

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.