Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Cultural

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the cultural influences on emotional development?

• A) North American infants learn to express positive emotions.
• B) North American infants learn to restrain strong emotions.
• C) Parents in all cultures share a common way to communicate cultural expectations about emotions.
• D) All parents instinctively respond immediately to their babies' cries.

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Definitions:

Higher Animals

Refers to animals with more complex brains and cognitive abilities, typically including mammals and birds.

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency for the conditioned stimulus to evoke similar responses after the response has been conditioned.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavior modification where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a certain behavior.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of the behavior it follows.