Which of the Following Accurately Describes the Factors That Affect

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes the factors that affect how much a preschooler weighs and how tall he/she is?

• A)Gender--Girls tend to gain more weight and height than boys during the preschool years.
• B)Global economicsChildren in developing countries like Bangladesh gain more weight and height than children living in Sweden.
• C)Poverty--Children living in families whose income falls below the poverty level are likely to be shorter than children from affluent homes.
• D)The quality of preschool--Children who attend quality preschool programs receive better snacks and lunches.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalization

The process in psychology where a response that has been conditioned to a specific stimulus is also elicited by similar stimuli.

Discriminative Operant

A type of operant conditioning in which behavior is controlled by stimuli that signal the reinforcement of a behavioral response.

Behavioral Contrast

A phenomenon where the rate of response to a stimulus changes significantly due to the introduction of a reinforcement or punishment to another stimulus.

Discrimination Learning

A cognitive process where an individual learns to respond differently to various stimuli that are not identical.