Janelle, a College Student Volunteering at a Local Preschool, Noticed

question 10

Multiple Choice

Janelle, a college student volunteering at a local preschool, noticed that one child started to stand without holding on to furniture, then others quickly started to develop the same skills. This motivation to create new patterns of movement is best explained by the:

• A) dynamic systems theory.
• B) maturational theory.
• C) neuroconstructivist view.
• D) environmental sequential theory.

Recognize the role of stereotypes in shaping gender roles and behaviors.

Grasp the biological, evolutionary, and psychological theories explaining gender differences and role development.

Identify the factors influencing gender identity and gender role acquisition in children.

Analyze the impact of parental and societal influences on gender socialization.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens or increases the probability of a response.

Conditioned Taste Aversion

The learned avoidance of a certain food or drink because it has been associated with an unpleasant or aversive experience.

Higher-Order Conditioning

A form of conditioning where a stimulus is paired with a previously conditioned stimulus, leading to a response even without the presence of the original, unconditioned stimulus.

Stimulus Substitution

A concept in conditioning where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus and acquires the capacity to elicit a similar response.