Which Statement About Older Fathers, in Comparison to Younger Fathers

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which statement about older fathers, in comparison to younger fathers, is NOT true?

• A) They are more likely to be affectionate with their infants.
• B) They are more likely to provide a moderate amount of childcare.
• C) They are more likely to be cognitively stimulating with their infants.
• D) They are more likely to have traditional beliefs about the paternal role in parenting.

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Definitions:

Habituation

The decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated exposure, indicating a form of learning or adaptation.

Learning Curve

A graphical representation of how an increase in learning comes from greater experience; or, the concept that practice can make tasks easier and more efficient over time.

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, natural reaction to a stimulus that occurs without prior learning or conditioning.

Conditioned Reflex

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that becomes elicited by the stimulus through repeated pairings with an unconditioned stimulus.