The ________ Approach to the Study of Development Emphasizes Extensive

question 59

Multiple Choice

The ________ approach to the study of development emphasizes extensive change from birth to adolescence, especially during infancy, little or no change in adulthood, and decline in old age.

• A) prescriptive
• B) constructivist
• C) traditional
• D) evolutionary

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A formerly neutral signal that, once it becomes linked with an unconditioned stimulus, ultimately elicits a conditioned response.

Primary Stimulus

The main or initial stimulus that elicits a response in a reflex or conditioning experiment.

Electric Can Opener

A kitchen appliance designed to automatically open metal cans using electric power.

Unconditioned Responses

Automatic, innate reactions to a stimulus that occur without prior conditioning or learning.