Many Developmental Psychologists Believe That Childhood Is A(n) _______ Concept

question 16

Multiple Choice

Many developmental psychologists believe that childhood is a(n) _______ concept.

• A)irrelevant
• B)outdated
• C)modern
• D)complicated

Analyze the adaptive significance of habituation and its role in learning not to respond to uneventful stimuli.

Understand the process and importance of classical conditioning in learning and behavior modification.

Describe the process and effects of extinction in classical conditioning.

Distinguish among generalization, discrimination, and extinction within the context of classical conditioning.

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Definitions:

Emotional Support

Assistance provided to someone, often in the form of empathy, concern, affection, or encouragement, to help cope with emotional distress.

Biologists

Scientists who study living organisms and their relationship to the environment, covering various fields such as zoology, botany, ecology, and genetics.

Race

A social construct that categorizes people based on physical characteristics, such as skin color, which has significant societal implications and influences individuals' life experiences.

Sociologists

Social scientists who study the development, structure, and functioning of human society and the behavior of individuals within society.