According to Selman, Which Aspect of Cognitive Development Underlies a Mature

question 141

Multiple Choice

According to Selman, which aspect of cognitive development underlies a mature understanding of social behaviours and friendship?

• A)concrete operations
• B)formal operations
• C)egocentrism
• D)perspective taking

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Definitions:

Counterconditioning Techniques

Methods used in behavior therapy to substitute a new response for a maladaptive one through conditioning.

Functional Behavioral Assessments

Evaluative processes that identify specific behaviors, their triggers, and consequences to plan effective interventions.

Desensitization Studies

Research into methods for reducing or eliminating negative or phobic reactions to specific stimuli by gradual exposure or counterconditioning.

Clinical Populations

Groups of individuals receiving clinical intervention, often characterized by shared diagnostic features or treatment needs.