The Idea That Adults Will Modify That Way They Talk

question 5

Multiple Choice

The idea that adults will modify that way they talk with young children until the child can understand and respond is associated with the theory of

• A) interactionism.
• B) information processing.
• C) social cognitive theory.
• D) operant conditioning.

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John Dewey

An American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer whose ideas have been influential in education and social reform, advocating for a philosophy of pragmatism and democracy in education.

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A philosophical tradition centered on the practical application of ideas and the value of actions based on their outcomes or usefulness in addressing problems.