The Repetition of Other People's Behaviour a Substantial Time After

question 157

Multiple Choice

The repetition of other people's behaviour a substantial time after it originally occurred is referred to as

• A)deferred imitation.
• B)egocentrism.
• C)symbolic representation.
• D)object permanence.

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Definitions:

Placebo Learning

The phenomenon where improvements in a person's condition result from the belief in the efficacy of a treatment that has no therapeutic benefit.

Brainstem

The part of the brain connecting the spinal cord with the forebrain and cerebrum, responsible for controlling several basic life functions.

Dorsal Raphe Nucleus

A nucleus located in the brainstem involved in the release of serotonin and implicated in the regulation of mood, sleep, and anxiety.

Learned Helplessness

An instance where a person is overwhelmed by feelings of helplessness, caused by either a distressing event or continual lack of success.