Vicarious Reinforcement Occurs When a Child Learns by ______

question 40

Multiple Choice

Vicarious reinforcement occurs when a child learns by ______.

• A) constant encouragement from caretakers
• B) directly imitating the behavior of their peers
• C) being rewarded for good behavior rather than punished for bad behavior
• D) observing the consequences of another person's behavior

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Definitions:

Tabula Rasa

A theory suggesting that individuals are born without built-in mental content and that all knowledge comes from experience or perception.

John Locke

A 17th-century English philosopher known for his work on political philosophy and epistemology, emphasizing natural rights and the social contract.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

An 18th-century philosopher, writer, and composer, known for his influential works on education, political philosophy, and the social contract.

Jean Piaget

A pivotal figure in developmental psychology who introduced the concept that children progress through a series of cognitive developmental stages.