Theories That Assert That Development Results from an Accumulation of Experiences

question 32

Multiple Choice

Theories that assert that development results from an accumulation of experiences are known as

• A) psychoanalytic theories.
• B) learning theories.
• C) cognitive theories.
• D) evolutionary theories.

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

A large structure of the hindbrain that controls fine motor skills, balance, and coordination.

Dyslexia

A condition impacting the ability to read, marked by challenges in recognizing phonetic sounds and understanding their association with letters and words.

Learning Disability

A neurological condition that affects a person's ability to receive, process, store, or respond to information, causing difficulties with learning.

Instrumental Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment; also known as operant conditioning.