What Is One of the Major Physical Characteristics of the Child

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is one of the major physical characteristics of the child with Down syndrome?

• A)Excessive height
• B)Spots on the palms
• C)Inflexibility of the joints
• D)Hypotonic musculature

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A type of learning where a behavior is strengthened because it is followed by the removal of an unpleasant stimulus.

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behaviorism that involves the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior, with the aim of increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Aversive Condition

A situation or stimulus that is unpleasant or uncomfortable and which an individual seeks to avoid or escape.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology concept where the removal of an undesirable or negative stimulus strengthens a behavior.