In the Context of Infant Development, Extinction Is the Decrease

question 113

True/False

In the context of infant development, extinction is the decrease in frequency of a response due to absence of reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Social Communication

The process of using verbal and non-verbal means to share information, ideas, and feelings with others in a societal context.

Symbolic Play

A type of play in which children use objects, actions, or ideas to represent other objects, actions, or concepts, showcasing their growing cognitive abilities.

Lipreading

The practice of understanding speech by visually interpreting the movements of the lips, face, and tongue, used by individuals with hearing loss.

Hearing-Impaired

A term describing individuals who have partial or total inability to hear; may also be referred to as hearing loss.