In Operant Conditioning, the Word "Operant" Denotes the Idea That

question 130

Multiple Choice

In operant conditioning, the word "operant" denotes the idea that behaviour:

• A) is reflexive or respondent.
• B) is a function of a learned association between two events.
• C) is elicited by an environmental stimulus.
• D) produces effects on the environment, resulting in consequences.

Explain the neuroscientific basis behind impulsive and erratic behavior during adolescence.

Discuss the influences of familial structures and dynamics on the timing of puberty.

Describe the characteristics and significance of brain development from childhood to adolescence.

Compare physical and sexual maturation timelines between genders.

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