A Child Screams Loudly in a Restaurant, Causing Some Embarrassment

question 404

Multiple Choice

A child screams loudly in a restaurant, causing some embarrassment for the parent.The parent gives the child an extra dessert, and the child is quiet.The parent's behavior of giving the extra dessert has been influenced by:

• A)avoidance conditioning
• B)escape conditioning
• C)Sidman avoidance conditioning
• D)punishment

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Definitions:

Dynamic Systems Theory

A framework describing motor skills as resulting from ongoing interactions among physical, cognitive, and socioemotional influences and environmental supports; previously mastered skills are combined to provide more complex and effective ways of exploring and controlling the environment.

Skill Milestones

Describes significant developmental achievements in a person's life, marking progress in areas such as motor skills, language acquisition, and cognitive development.

Cross Cultural Influences

The impact that differing cultural backgrounds and practices have on various aspects of human behavior, communication, and interaction.

Voluntary Reaching

A developmental milestone where infants intentionally extend their arm and hand towards an object to grasp it.