While Watching Television, Jason Comes Across an Advertisement on a New

question 7

Multiple Choice

While watching television, Jason comes across an advertisement on a new soft drink brand. This advertisement reminds him that he is thirsty and wants to buy a beverage. In the context of reinforcement theory, the advertisement serves as a(n) _____.

• A) orienting reflex
• B) stimulus
• C) heuristic
• D) cognitive map

Identify and explain the concepts of assimilation and accommodation in Piaget’s theory.

Evaluate the impact of cognitive development theories on educational practices.

Understand the concept of cognitive development in late adulthood as described by Schaie.

Recognize different perspectives on cognitive development during the adolescent years and beyond.

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Definitions:

Self-Report Inventory

A type of psychological test in which a person fills out a survey or questionnaire about their own feelings, behaviors, and attitudes.

Role Construct Repertory

A method used in personal construct psychology to assess an individual's system of personal constructs, involving comparing and contrasting significant people in one's life.

Needs Hierarchy

A theory proposed by Abraham Maslow that outlines a progression of human needs, from basic physical needs to complex psychological needs, leading to self-actualization.

Construct System

A psychological concept that refers to the collection of cognitive structures an individual uses to interpret and predict events in the world.