Piaget's Concept That a Given Quantity of Matter Remains the Same

question 143

Multiple Choice

Piaget's concept that a given quantity of matter remains the same despite being rearranged or changed in appearance, as long as nothing is added or taken away, defines _____.

• A)object permanence
• B)irreversibility
• C)symbolic function
• D)conservation

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Definitions:

Target Response

In behaviorism, it refers to a desired behavior or outcome that is sought in a conditioning process.

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when removed after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Primary Reinforcer

Any reinforcer that is naturally reinforcing by meeting a basic biological need, such as hunger, thirst, or touch.

Fixed-Ratio Schedule

A fixed-ratio schedule is a type of operant conditioning reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.