​Jerald, a Budding Young Artist of Four, Decides to Use

question 37

Multiple Choice

​Jerald, a budding young artist of four, decides to use his mother's new white shag carpet as a canvas for his peanut butter and jelly impressionist piece. When his mother (who does not appreciate art) discovers his work, she grabs Jerald by the collar, pulls him toward her, and give him a stern smack on the bottom. Jerald ceases smearing the carpet with peanut butter and jelly. This treatment of Jerald is a good example of

• A) ​negative reinforcement.
• B) ​Type I punishment.
• C) ​extinction.
• D) ​Type II punishment.

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Definitions:

Romanian Infants

Refers to the children from Romanian orphanages who were studied in psychological research to understand the impacts of early institutionalization and deprivation.

Proximal Mothers

This term does not have a widely recognized definition in the context provided. NO.

Distal Mothers

Refers to mothers who provide care from a distance, often due to work or other obligations, impacting the mother-child attachment process.

Center-based Infant Care

Care provided to infants and toddlers in a dedicated facility staffed by professionals specializing in early childhood development.