For Children, in Which Piagetian Stage Might We Be Correct

question 60

Multiple Choice

For children, in which Piagetian stage might we be correct with the old expression "Out of sight is out of mind"?

• A)concrete operational
• B)sensorimotor
• C)preoperational
• D)formal operational

Understand the basic principles of behaviorism and operant conditioning as proposed by B. F. Skinner.

Recognize the role of reinforcement and punishment in shaping behavior.

Differentiate between positive and negative reinforcement, and positive and negative punishment.

Understand the concepts of fixed-ratio, fixed-interval, variable-ratio, and variable-interval schedules of reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat, often defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, which poses significant health risks.

Smoking

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances, often associated with a range of health risks.

Binge Drinking

involves consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short period, typically leading to immediate and potentially long-term health risks.

Nongenetic Influence

External factors and environmental influences that affect an individual's development and traits, distinct from inherited genetic factors.