According to the Preparatory-Response Theory of Conditioning, the Purpose of the _____

question 159

Multiple Choice

According to the preparatory-response theory of conditioning, the purpose of the _____ is to enable an organism to get ready for the _____.

• A) NS; US
• B) CR; US
• C) UR; US
• D) CR; CS

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

Object permanence is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, typically developing in infants around 8 months of age.

Attachment

A deep and enduring emotional bond that connects one person to another across time and space, often discussed in the context of child development.

Critical Periods

Critical periods are specific time windows during the development of an organism when it is particularly sensitive to certain environmental stimuli, determining the development of specific functionalities or characteristics.

Mother-Infant Attachment

The emotional bond that develops between a mother and her baby, facilitating the child's physiological and psychological development and security.