In Developmental Psychology, How Do We Define "Child

question 163

Multiple Choice

In developmental psychology, how do we define "child?"

• A) A person undergoing development from infancy to puberty
• B) A person undergoing development during the first three years of life
• C) Any human being, as defined by each individual and culture
• D) The period of development prior to the development of complex speech

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Definitions:

Operant Response

Is a behavior or action that is a consequence of the operant conditioning process, wherein behaviors are modified through reinforcement or punishment.

Reinforced

In psychology, refers to the process of strengthening a behavior by providing a reward or removing an adverse stimulus after the behavior occurs.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Conditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that was neutral at first but, after being associated with an unconditioned stimulus, starts to generate a conditioned response.