For Preschool Children, the Process of Segmenting Words into Syllables

question 39

Multiple Choice

For preschool children, the process of segmenting words into syllables (for example, hos-pi-tal) _____ the process of segmenting syllables into phonemes (for example, b-a-ll) .

• A) is easier than
• B) is about as easy as
• C) is harder than
• D) is more related to learning reading skills than

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Definitions:

Instrumental Conditioning

A learning process in which behavior is modified by the consequences of actions, focusing on the use of rewards and punishments.

Positive Outcomes

Favorable results or benefits resulting from particular actions, behaviors, or interventions.

Instrumental Conditioning

A learning process wherein behavior is modified by the consequences of the behavior, with reinforcement used to increase desirable behaviors and punishment to decrease undesirable ones.

Classical Conditioning

The process of acquiring knowledge by forming connections between a stimulus found in the surroundings and one that arises on its own, which leads to the development of a learned reaction.