According to Erikson,a Behavior Demonstrating an Important Psychosocial Task for a Toddler

question 26

Multiple Choice

According to Erikson,a behavior demonstrating an important psychosocial task for a toddler would be for the child to:

• A) Act defiantly by refusing to hold the mother's hand while crossing the street
• B) Recognize it is wrong to take a toy away from someone else
• C) Be able to understand the concept of time in hours
• D) Express to his parents and playmates that he does not like something

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Definitions:

Skinner

B.F. Skinner, an American psychologist best known for his work in behaviorism and the development of the theory of operant conditioning.

Reinforcement

The process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering rewards or consequences.

Environmental Events

Occurrences or changes in the physical world surrounding an organism that can influence its behavior and survival.

Secondary Reinforcement

A type of reinforcement that has acquired value through being paired with primary reinforcers or through association with other reinforcing stimuli.