The Longer the Negative Reinforcement Is Delayed After an Escape

question 55

Multiple Choice

The longer the negative reinforcement is delayed after an escape response,______.

• A)the faster the acquisition of the escape behavior
• B)the higher the final level of escape performance
• C)the slower the escape behavior
• D)the greater the punishment needs to be effective

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Definitions:

Secondary Circular Reactions

Repetitive actions in young infants that serve to reinforce the infant's own actions on the environment, part of Piaget's sensorimotor stage of cognitive development.

Age Range

The span of years that separates the youngest from the oldest members of a population or group.

Outwardly Directed

Referring to actions or behaviors focused on external environments or people rather than oneself.

Tertiary Circular Reactions

Advanced repetitive actions in infants aged 12-18 months, characterized by experimentation and exploration to achieve desired outcomes.