The MOST Inappropriate Response to Toddler Biting Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

The MOST inappropriate response to toddler biting is

• A) biting the child so she can see how it feels.
• B) shadowing the child to avoid frustration.
• C) preventing as much frustration as possible.
• D) giving the toddler lots of space.

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Definitions:

Conditioning

A process in psychology that involves learning associations between certain stimuli and specific responses.

Imitation

The action of using someone or something as a model and attempting to replicate their behavior, actions, or characteristics.

Ethological Theory

An approach in psychology that emphasizes the biological and evolutionary aspects to explain human behavior and development.

Imprinting Process

A phase-sensitive learning process in which a young animal develops attachments and establishes a particular type of behavior, such as recognition of its mother.