The Fact That Coos Sound the Same Regardless of Whether

question 35

Multiple Choice

The fact that coos sound the same regardless of whether the young infant can hear suggests that they

• A)convey self-generated meanings for adult listeners.
• B)develop with maturation of the brain and vocal organs.
• C)are a reflection of the parents' recasts and extensions.
• D)arise from the infant's mutual exclusivity constraint.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A process that strengthens a behavior by removing or reducing an undesirable outcome when the behavior is performed.

Positive Reinforcement

The process of increasing the likelihood of a behavior by following it with the addition of a pleasurable stimulus or reward.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique involving the removal of a desirable stimulus after a particular behavior is exhibited, with the intention of decreasing that behavior.

Positive Punishment

An operant conditioning principle where the introduction of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus following a behavior decreases the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.