Two-Year-Old Hannah Says the Word Hell in the Middle of Dinner,and

question 29

Multiple Choice

Two-year-old Hannah says the word hell in the middle of dinner,and her parents immediately stop talking to each other and scold her.They spent the rest of the meal paying close attention to what Hannah said.Later,Hannah says hell repeatedly,and each time,her parents spend time talking to her and paying attention to her.In this situation,the parents' attention is a ____ and Hannah's inappropriate language is a(n) ____.

• A) positive reinforcer; conditioner
• B) negative reinforcer; operant
• C) positive reinforcer; operant
• D) punishment; operant

Understand the stages of cognitive and psychosocial development across the lifespan.

Identify myths, errors, and biases in understanding human development, such as the "difference-equals-deficit" error and misconceptions about race.

Appreciate the complexity and multi-directional nature of human development.

Grasp the key tenets of developmental and ecological-systems theories.

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Definitions:

Conversion Disorder

A psychological condition in which emotional distress or unconscious conflict is expressed through physical symptoms without a medical cause.

Functional Neurological

Pertaining to a category of medical conditions where patients exhibit neurological symptoms, such as tremors or speech issues, without a clear structural cause.

Social Isolation

A state of complete or near-complete lack of contact between an individual and society, often leading to feelings of loneliness.

Low Self-Esteem

A negative view one has of oneself, characterized by a lack of confidence and feeling unworthy or not good enough.