According to Your Textbook, the Study of Issues Such as the Effects

question 118

Multiple Choice

According to your textbook, the study of issues such as the effects of daycare programs on children's social and intellectual development fall under which of the following motives for studying child development?

• A) Gaining insight into human nature
• B) Gaining insight into sex differences and gender roles
• C) Gaining insight into the origins and prevention of developmental problems
• D) Optimizing conditions of development

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Definitions:

Reward

A stimulus or event that increases the likelihood of the behavior that led to it being repeated in the future.

Unconditioned Frustration Response

An innate emotional reaction to the blocking of a goal-directed behavior without prior conditioning.

Amsel

A reference to Abram Amsel, a psychologist known for his work on the frustration theory of learning.

Escape Behavior

An action taken to terminate an ongoing, unpleasant stimulus, effectively allowing an individual to avoid discomfort.