In the Behaviorist View of Development, the Core of Personality

question 113

Multiple Choice

In the behaviorist view of development, the core of personality is shaped by early learning experiences and by praise, attention, and approval from others, which is also called

• A)congruence.
• B)the superego.
• C)social reinforcement.
• D)self-efficacy.

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Stage

The first stage of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where infants from birth to approximately 2 years old understand the world through their sensory experiences and motor actions.

Formal Operational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where individuals develop the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development during which children begin to think logically about concrete events.

Preoperational

Refers to Piaget's stage of cognitive development in children aged 2 to 7, characterized by symbolic thinking, egocentrism, and a lack of logical operations.