Toddler Todd Says, "Kitty Eated Food," So Mom Says, "Yes

question 219

Multiple Choice

Toddler Todd says, "Kitty eated food," so mom says, "Yes, Kitty ate her food." The error correction is called a

• A)expansion.
• B)negative reinforcer.
• C)holophrase.
• D)fast-mapping linguistic universal.

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Definitions:

Vivid Cases

Memorable and striking instances or examples that stand out due to their intensity or dramatic nature.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process that increases the likelihood of a behavior by applying a stimulus after the behavior is exhibited.

Ferocious

Exhibiting or possessing extreme fierceness or violent intensity.

Modeling Violence

The theory or process by which individuals learn and replicate violent behaviors by observing others, notably through media or parental figures.