What Is Ethology an Example Of

question 69

Multiple Choice

What is ethology an example of?

• A) a biologically oriented theory of development
• B) a behaviourist method for studying behaviour
• C) a stage theory for studying cognitive development
• D) a strict information processing approach to studying development
• CONDITIONING
• Mark laughs whenever his neck is touched. Now his mommy says "gotcha" before touching his neck. Eventually, as soon as his mommy says "gotcha," Mark starts to laugh.

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Definitions:

Hand Gestures

Movements of the hands and arms that are used to communicate expressions, emotions, or information without verbal speech.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed, which is an important milestone in cognitive development.

Schema

In cognitive psychology, a pattern of thought or behavior that organizes categories of information and the relationships among them.

Covered Up

Refers to actions taken to conceal, hide, or obscure something, typically to prevent information or the truth from being known.