Four-Month-Old Simon Quickly Learns That He Will Be Fed Milk

question 154

Multiple Choice

Four-month-old Simon quickly learns that he will be fed milk every time he cries.From a behaviorist perspective,the milk that Simon receives when he cries is a

• A)primary reinforcer.
• B)secondary reinforcer.
• C)positive punisher.
• D)negative punisher.

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Definitions:

Toddler

A young child, typically aged between 1 to 3 years old, who is in the early stages of walking and developing cognitive abilities.

Attachment Style

Patterns of expectations, needs, and emotions one has in interpersonal relationships, developed from early interactions with caregivers.

Mutuality

The quality or condition of mutual dependence, support, or sharing in a relationship or engagement.

Parasocial Relationship

A type of relationship where individuals feel an emotional connection to a media personality or character without any reciprocal interaction.