Adolescence Was Invented as a Concept in What Time Period

question 8

Multiple Choice

Adolescence was invented as a concept in what time period?

• A)mid-20th century
• B)late 19th and early 20th centuries
• C)early 19th century
• D)21st century

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A pedagogical strategy where the frequency of a behavior is adjusted using encouragement or suppression.

Negative Reinforcement

A type of operant conditioning that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Unfavorable Stimulus

A stimulus considered unpleasant or adverse, which can alter behavior when removed following a specific action.

Favorable Stimulus

A stimulus that elicits a positive response or behavior from an organism.