Without Any Explicit Training from Adults, Many 8-Year-Old Children Know

question 20

Multiple Choice

Without any explicit training from adults, many 8-year-old children know how to turn the ignition key to start their parents' cars. This best illustrates the importance of

• A) observational learning.
• B) classical conditioning.
• C) operant conditioning.
• D) spontaneous recovery.

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Definitions:

Inoculation Theory

A social psychological and communication theory that explains how attitudes and beliefs can be made more resistant to change by exposing them to counter-arguments.

Novel Arguments

Innovative or unique lines of reasoning or persuasion not previously presented or considered.

Persuasion

The act or process of influencing someone's beliefs, attitudes, intentions, motivations, or behaviors through communication.

Space Exploration

The investigation of physical conditions in space and on stars, planets, and other celestial bodies through the use of satellites, space probes, or spacecraft with human crews.