Piaget Claimed That Both Infants and Adults Show Intellectual Growth

question 88

Multiple Choice

Piaget claimed that both infants and adults show intellectual growth through

• A) conservation and object permanence.
• B) conservation and accommodation.
• C) conservation and assimilation.
• D) assimilation and accommodation.

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Definitions:

Negatively Reinforced

A process in operant conditioning where a behavior is strengthened because an unpleasant or aversive stimulus is removed or avoided.

Positively Reinforced

A behavior that increases in frequency or likelihood as a result of being followed by a rewarding stimulus, according to principles of operant conditioning.

Conditioned Avoidance Response

Behavior that is reinforced because it allows individuals to avoid situations that cause anxiety.

Unconditioned Response

A natural, unlearned reaction to an unconditioned stimulus.