In Theory, It Would Be Possible for a Child to Have

question 126

Multiple Choice

In theory, it would be possible for a child to have a script of ____.

• A)his or her parents
• B)himself or herself
• C)what is involved in going to a restaurant
• D)the advantages of cell phones over land lines

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

The technique of modifying the degree of a behavior through the provision of rewards or the imposition of punishments.

Voluntary Behavior

Actions that are under conscious control, as opposed to automatic or reflexive behaviors.

Thorndike's Law

A principle of learning that emphasizes the effect of rewards and punishments on behavior, suggesting that actions followed by positive outcomes are reinforced and more likely to be repeated.

Pleasurable Consequence

A positive outcome or reward that follows a behavior, making it likely that the behavior will be repeated in the future.