The Method of Successive Approximations Is Known as ____

question 97

Multiple Choice

The method of successive approximations is known as ____.

• A) behavior modification
• B) shaping
• C) sequencing
• D) training

Comprehend basic principles of genetic inheritance and the role of dominant and recessive genes.

Understand various research methods used in the study of development across the lifespan.

Recognize the role of sensory functions and reflexes in newborns for survival and development.

Grasp major theories and concepts related to cognitive and moral development across the lifespan.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality-based explanations for behaviors observed in others while underemphasizing the role of situational factors.

Role-Playing

The act of imitating the character and behaviors of someone else, often as a learning tool or form of entertainment.

Dispositional Attribution

The process of attributing behavior to internal factors, such as personality traits, beliefs, or emotions, rather than external situational forces.

Cognitive Dissonance

Psychological discomfort experienced by an individual who holds contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values simultaneously.