Why Does Day Care for the Toddler Differ from That

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why does day care for the toddler differ from that of the preschooler?

• A) Toddlers have a shorter attention span.
• B) Toddlers need more group play.
• C) Toddlers are less prone to environmental dangers.
• D) Toddlers require less outdoor space.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

Operant conditioning is a method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging the occurrence of desired behaviors.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique aimed at reducing anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation while using relaxation strategies.

Stepwise Regression

A statistical method of building a regression model by adding or removing predictors based on their statistical significance, in a step-by-step procedure.

Enclosed Spaces

Areas that are surrounded by boundaries or walls, often leading to feelings of confinement.