The Field of Developmental Science Is Considered to Be __________

question 48

Multiple Choice

The field of developmental science is considered to be __________ because investigators often are interested in the practical implications of their research.

• A)biased
• B)applied
• C)theoretical
• D)interdisciplinary

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behavioral psychology where the introduction of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of its recurrence.

Operant-Conditioning

A method of learning in which behavior strength is altered via rewards or penalties.

Skinner Box

A controlled environment used to study animal behavior, named after B.F. Skinner, an American psychologist.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior.