Which of the Following Is True of Parent-Child Relationships in Middle

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of parent-child relationships in middle childhood?

• A) Children spend more time with their mothers than with their fathers.
• B) Children and parents spend more time together in middle childhood than in the preschool years.
• C) Parents provide more direct feedback than they did in the preschool years.
• D) Parents monitor their children's activities most closely during middle childhood.

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Definitions:

Fixed Ratio Schedules

Fixed ratio schedules in behavioral psychology are a type of reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses have occurred.

Continuous Reinforcement

Continuous reinforcement is a learning process in which a behavior is rewarded every time it is performed, facilitating rapid learning.

Luck

The force that seems to operate for good or ill in a person's life, as in shaping circumstances, events, or opportunities.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, leading to a high and steady response rate.