In Child Development Science,an Organized Set of Ideas That Is

question 229

Multiple Choice

In child development science,an organized set of ideas that is designed to explain development is referred to as a

• A)theory.
• B)critical period.
• C)tabula rasa.
• D)case history.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behaviorism, a consequence applied that strengthens an organism's future behavior whenever that behavior is preceded by a specific antecedent stimulus.

Collaboration

It describes the act of working together with one or more people in order to achieve a common goal, task, or project.

Reinforcement Theory

A psychological concept suggesting that behavior is shaped and conditioned by its consequences, with positive outcomes reinforcing the behavior and increasing its likelihood of recurrence.

Positive Consequences

Favorable outcomes or benefits that result from a specific behavior or action, often reinforcing the behavior.