The Symbolic Function Allows Young Children to

question 23

Multiple Choice

The symbolic function allows young children to

• A) think about things they can see.
• B) refer to mental representations of objects they have seen before.
• C) think abstractly.
• D) think logically.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that increases the probability of a behavior being repeated by providing a rewarding outcome.

Punishment

A consequence that follows an undesirable behavior, with the intent of reducing or eliminating that behavior.

Reinforcers

Stimuli, events, or conditions that increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Self-Modification Program

A self-directed plan designed to change one's behavior or habits through a structured process of self-observation, goal-setting, and reinforcement.