For Infants and Toddlers,regulation of Behavior Might Best Be Labeled

question 128

Multiple Choice

For infants and toddlers,regulation of behavior might best be labeled co-regulation since children and their caregivers jointly manage behavior.These joint efforts usually revolve around

• A) societal demands.
• B) demands for appropriate behavior.
• C) demands for competent action.
• D) caregiving demands.

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Definitions:

Social Learning Theory

A theory in psychology that states people learn new behaviors by observing and imitating others, as well as by receiving rewards or punishments.

Negative Reinforcement

Negative Reinforcement is a concept in behavior psychology where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Punishment

A consequence given for a behavior perceived as wrong or undesirable, often with the intent to correct or deter such behavior.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behavior management that increases the likelihood of a desired behavior by rewarding it.