The Use of Reinforcement Principles to Modify a Child's Unruly

question 157

Multiple Choice

The use of reinforcement principles to modify a child's unruly behavior reflects the goal of science that deals with

• A) understanding and prediction.
• B) measurement and description.
• C) deterministic and teleological.
• D) application and control.

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Definitions:

X-Rays

Electromagnetic radiation used in medical imaging to view internal structures of the body, particularly bones.

Fetal Exposure

Refers to the exposure of a fetus to substances, conditions, or influences in the womb that can affect development.

Neural Tube

The precursor to the central nervous system in vertebrates, which later develops into the brain and spinal cord during embryonic growth.

Nervous System

The complex network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, governing both voluntary actions like walking and involuntary ones like breathing.