Which Statement Does NOT Support the Claim of Nativists That

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which statement does NOT support the claim of nativists that children are born with a "biology module"?

• A) Across cultures, children are fascinated by plants and animals.
• B) Japanese 5-year-olds are more likely than their Israeli peers to believe that inanimate objects can feel pain.
• C) Children throughout the world organize information about living things in very similar manners.
• D) Children learn about animals and learn about them much more quickly than about many other aspects of the environment.

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Definitions:

Law Of Effect

One of Thorndike’s laws of learning, which states that the consequence, or effect, of a response will determine whether the tendency to respond in the same way in the future will be strengthened or weakened.

Edward Thorndike

An influential psychologist known for his work on learning theory and the law of effect.

Formulated

The process of creating or devising a strategy, plan, or concept in a detailed and systematic manner.

Condition Your Dog

The process of training your dog to behave in a certain way or respond to certain commands through the use of rewards and punishments.