Explain the Concept of Development as a Biological Process Characterized

question 56

Essay

Explain the concept of development as a biological process characterized by continuous modification and change.

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Definitions:

Extinction

The diminishing of a conditioned response when the reinforcement or pairing of stimuli is removed.

Generalization

The process by which a response is given in the presence of stimuli that are similar to the stimulus that originally elicited the response.

Fixed-Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule where a response is rewarded only after a fixed amount of time has elapsed.

Operant Conditioning

A training technique in which the likelihood of a behavior is changed through the use of incentives or consequences.