Chris Does Not Like It When His Infant Son,Jacob,cries

question 24

Multiple Choice

Chris does not like it when his infant son,Jacob,cries.Chris finds that if he makes goofy faces while Jacob is crying,Jacob will stop.Which learning principle best explains why Chris is more likely to make goofy faces in the future to make Jacob stop crying?

• A) positive reinforcement
• B) classical conditioning
• C) negative reinforcement
• D) stimulus generalization

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Definitions:

Centration

A term from Piaget's theory of cognitive development, describing a stage where a child focuses on one aspect of a situation, neglecting other relevant features.

Deferred Imitation

The ability to replicate an action observed at a later time, which demonstrates an advanced level of cognitive development in children.

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children ages 2-7 start to use symbols but still lack logical reasoning.

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals acquire and evolve their abilities in thinking, reasoning, and understanding through various stages of life.