(A)How Would You Classically Condition an Adventuresome 2-Year-Old to Be

question 33

Essay

(a)How would you classically condition an adventuresome 2-year-old to be more fearful of running across a busy street near her house?
(b)How would you classically condition a preschool child who is afraid of dogs to enjoy playing with a neighbor's friendly dog? Be sure to identify the US,CS,UR,and CR in both answers.

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Definitions:

Metacognition

The ability to think about one’s own thought processes.

Strategic Knowledge

Involves an understanding of knowing when and why to use particular strategies for learning or problem-solving.

Formal Operational Thinking

This stage, identified by Jean Piaget, is the final stage of cognitive development (usually beginning around age 12), where individuals learn to think abstractly and reason about hypothetical problems.

Metacognition

Metacognition refers to one’s awareness and understanding of their own thought processes, including the ability to monitor, assess, and adjust one's approach to learning or problem-solving.