Josiah Checks His Email Several Times Throughout the Day

question 177

Multiple Choice

Josiah checks his email several times throughout the day. Some days there is mail each time he checks; sometimes several days go by with no new messages arriving. How is Josiah's behaviour of checking his email being reinforced in this example?

• A)on a fixed-ratio schedule
• B)on a variable-interval schedule
• C)on a variable-ratio schedule
• D)on a fixed-interval schedule

Identify the characteristics and significance of infant-directed speech.

Describe the sequence and rationale behind language development stages in early childhood.

Recognize the interdependent development of thought and language and the impact of language on cognition.

Understand the role of bilingualism in cognitive flexibility and language proficiency.

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