Explain the Advantages of the Theoretical Perspectives Used to Explain

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Essay

Explain the advantages of the theoretical perspectives used to explain cognitive development in children.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

Classical Conditioning is a learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired: a response that is at first elicited only by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Habituation

A simple form of learning where there is a decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated exposure.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that uses rewards and punishments for behavior to increase or decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Cognition

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.