An Infant Who Is Using Social Referencing Would Learn

question 101

Multiple Choice

An infant who is using social referencing would learn:

• A)not to crawl down a steep incline by seeing another infant fall.
• B)to crawl around an obstacle by seeing an adult crawl around the obstacle.
• C)to avoid crawling off the side of a bed by seeing an adult's fearful facial expression.
• D)to crawl more quickly because her parents provide a lot of encouragement.

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Definitions:

Denies Dessert

The choice to refuse or not partake in a sweet course following a meal, often for health, dietary, or personal reasons.

Piano

A musical instrument played by pressing keys, causing hammers to strike strings, thus producing a wide range of tones.

Operant Conditioning

An instructional process by which the magnitude of a behavior is influenced by giving rewards or imposing punishments.

Instrumental Learning

Instrumental learning is a learning process where behavior is modified based on the consequences it produces, such as rewards or punishments.