Maddy,age 7,is Presented with the Following Statement: If Rats Are

question 46

Multiple Choice

Maddy,age 7,is presented with the following statement: If rats are bigger than cats and cats are bigger than mice,then rats are bigger than mice.She will probably judge such reasoning to be

• A)true because she understands propositional thought.
• B)true if she has seen cats,rats,and mice in picture books.
• C)false because not all relations specified occur in real life.
• D)sometimes true and sometimes false depending on her educational background.

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

A method of learning where a desired behavior is reinforced each time it is demonstrated, leading to the learning of that behavior.

Schedules

Plans that outline intended dates and times for specific activities or tasks, often used to organize and manage time efficiently.

Operant Conditioning

An educational method where the intensity of an action is altered through rewards or penalties.

Authoritative

Relating to or exhibiting control, leadership, or certainty in a manner that commands respect.