According to an Example in the Text, the Czech Twins

question 27

Multiple Choice

According to an example in the text, the Czech twins may have recovered better from their isolation than Victor because:

• A) they were exposed to a more intellectually stimulating environment.
• B) their isolation ended earlier in their lives when their brains had greater plasticity.
• C) Victor's isolation involved more physical abuse.
• D) the twins were born with a socially adaptive temperament.

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Definitions:

Reinforced

Strengthened or emphasized, especially in the context of behavior that is encouraged by rewards or positive outcomes.

Law Of Effect

A principle stating that behaviors followed by positive outcomes tend to be repeated, while those followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention, until it is associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, it refers to any stimulus which strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response.